Posted by Ms_Princess on July 26, 2006, at 19:34:15
In reply to Re: MAOI Diet » Ms_Princess, posted by SFY on July 25, 2006, at 14:42:00
> > Hello,
> > My dad was recently put on selegiline. They have told him what he cannot eat. But my mother and I are more interested in sample items he can eat.
> > IF u have any suggestions or resources I would love it if you would pass them on.
> >
> > Ms_Princess
>
> The list of things that CAN be eaten is a lot longer than the list of things that CAN'T be eaten while on a MAOI. It's difficult to know where to start. Your best bet is to come up with a list of foods that your dad would like and check then against the restricted list.
>
> What dosage of selegiline is your dad taking? At the typical dose (about 5 to 10 mg. per day) there are no dietary restrictions?
>
>The problem is that alot of the foods that Dad eats are on the no no list....... I am looking for alternatives..... Is there a place I can use as a resource for a diet sample?
He is taking only 10mg per day, but one doctor says there are no restrictions another says that he must adhear to the restrictive diet.
I am most perplexed and just want to help him in any way I can.
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