Posted by HSP Woman on February 16, 2008, at 19:14:02
In reply to Re: Emsam, Allergy Shots, Albuterol, Xopenex » HSP Woman, posted by Larry Hoover on February 16, 2008, at 15:53:29
Hi Lar,
I am just guessing about the contraindication coming from the potential use of the epi pen. Have you read somewhere this is indeed the reason immunotherapy and MAOi's are contraindicated?
What is it that happens when people on MAOi's are given epinephrine? Is a hypertensive crisis that cannot be mediated?
I did read that exact paragraph about the use of Albuterol-like meds and MAOi's. Thanks for pointing it out though.
But, I did a search for "albuterol and MAOi's" on this site (when I accidently took a dose of albuterol instead of Flovent). I recall reading a few posts from people writing that they took Albuterol (or another beta-2 agonists) and a MAOi.
For example - a post I found -- "I have taken both Nardil and Emsam long-term with asthma. The main concern was the albuterol inhaler, but neither my doctor nor pharmacist had any real concerns. I never had a problem, and I use the albuterol heavily."
I also recall reading that not all beta-2 agonists are created equal in the eyes of MAOi's. Some are potentiating, some are not.
I was just hoping for more clarification from people who use it (or chose not to).
The one time I took it by accident (and I am on the 6 mg patch), I monitored my blood pressure for hours afterwards. No change.
Interesting...
Thanks, Lar, for replying. I appreciate it a lot.
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