Posted by TylerJ on April 7, 2006, at 18:21:40
In reply to Re: Depression Can Be Fatal! » yxibow, posted by ed_uk on April 7, 2006, at 16:55:18
> >But not clorpheneramine maleate, benadryl
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> Most people on MAOIs take Benadryl with no problems. Even so, I wouldn't particularly recommend it. There are plenty of other antihistamines to choose from.
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> >Yes, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is not the most effective thing on this planet but it at least for me clears my head on a really stuffy day (and then I have to take extra anxiety medicine usually, depends. I don't touch the 12/24 hour stuff, because that means you have to wait 12/24 hours if it messes with your body.)
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> A stuffy head is hardly comparable in importance to intense depression or anxiety. Having to avoid pseudoephedrine may be inconvenient, but it's really not that important. Have you tried a steroid nasal spray?
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> >Dextromethorphan is really the only effective thing here
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> There isn't much evidence to support the efficacy of dextromethorphan. I wouldn't generally recommend it. If a cough is present, the underlying cause should be treated. Mild coughs don't usually last long anyway.
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> >we can't go and get a little bit of codeine like in Canada (unless the changed that.) Of course that is also contraindicated.
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> I have only heard of one anecdotal case report of an interaction between an MAOI and codeine. Most people find that codeine does not interact with MAOIs. Nevertheless, taking codeine for a cough is not usually necessary.
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> >Well I'm a vegetarian ... so a MAOI would be out, since it includes most soy products
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> Fermented soy products, not all soy products.
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> >I eat bananas at all stages -- avoiding a banana because its one day too old and having a hypertensive crisis --- good lord
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> That would be extremely improbable. Fruit contains only tiny amounts of tyramine. You don't need to worry unless you're eating the banana peels as well.
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> >Avocadoes
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> They is a single case report of an alleged interaction. It is not of general importance.
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> >That means no trips to Taco Bell or whatever chain in your state has it since trace amounts could show up.
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> Trace amounts are irrelevent. Hypertension will only occur following a large 'dose' of tyramine. Even cheddar cheese would be safe in trace amounts.
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> Ed,
I currently take tylenol with codiene as needed for my back. It's the pain med my pdoc recommended. So far, so good, no problems at all.Also, do you know if Parnate has an effect on blood sugar? I'm a diabetic and am on glucophage and lately I've noticed more variations in my blood sugar when I test. It might just be my diabetes is getting worse..I was diagnosed with it 4 years ago. Thanks Ed.
Ty
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