Posted by ed_uk on June 6, 2006, at 16:07:10
In reply to Re: EMSAM and asthma medication ADVAIR, posted by zero on June 5, 2006, at 16:42:48
Hi Zero
AFAIK, there is no evidence that salmeterol (Serevent) or albuterol (Ventolin) interact with MAOIs. The manufacturer's warnings are there for legal reasons. The information you may find in 'drug interaction checkers' is unreliable because it is based on the false assumption that selective beta-2 agonists would produce similar effects to ephedrine etc. when combined with MAOIs.
I think you'll be fine :) Please monitor your blood pressure.
>I had very positive experiences with two: Pargyline/Eutonyl (an MAOI then marketed as an antihypertensive - very activating)
That's interesting. When did you try it? I think you'll like selegiline. You might find it similar to pargyline.
Ed
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