Posted by football on April 3, 2007, at 8:05:02
In reply to Re: Comprehensive list of drugs to avoid while on MAOI, posted by djmmm on April 3, 2007, at 6:30:18
> > While I don't agree with everything on the list, it's a nice resource to have.
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> > http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php?action=allinteractions&drugid=d00883&drugname=Nardil%20(phenelzine)
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> I am certain that most MAOI users will find that list absolutely ridiculous. Since "stimulants" and other meds that increase catecholamine or serotonin activity MAY cause a reaction in SOME people, the FDA is required to list all of these medications (even if the VAST majority of these meds are safely combined with MAOIs)
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> The same goes with the list of restricted food. Since excess tyramine can cause a hypertensive reaction, the safe way of warning the public is to restrict all tyramine containing food. As all MAOI users know, there are actually VERY few foods to avoid.
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> I think these "comprehensive" lists are more dangerous than the possible interaction. These lists scare people away from a potentially life saving class of medications...Medications that have not only been around for 50+ years, but have also been proven superior to other medications for various psychiatric disorders.
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> Perhaps a more responsible answer to "what food/medication should be avoided with MAOIs" should be answered HERE, by those (like myself) who have used various MAOIs for many years.What big issues do you have with it?
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