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Re: MAOIs + cheese at restaurants

Posted by Crotale on August 8, 2008, at 2:56:31

In reply to Re: MAOIs + cheese at restaurants » mickapoo, posted by Zeba on August 6, 2008, at 23:30:49

Hi. I admit, I only eat "cheesy" cheese (you know, the processed stuff), as I am not too familiar with all the different cheeses or how cheese is made. I also stick to the cheesy stuff when it comes to soy sauce. I think a "small amount" is about 5mL.

If I'm not sure about something, I try a small amount (tyramine reaction is dose-related) and see if that affects my BP at all. (Note that modest effects may not give you a headache so the only way you can be sure is by checking your BP. I've found it very useful to have a BP monitor.)

Eating out has been where I've had some big, err, adventures, although it has been a while since I've had a serious reaction. Read the description on the menu carefully and if there's anything you're not sure about, ask the chef (or ask the waiter to ask the chef).

I'm pretty sure Taco Bell is okay. Even at a fast food place, there ought to be *somebody* who can tell you what kind of cheese they use, including whether or not it's processed. Explain that it's a medical issue so they'll know it's serious.

BTW, I took a look at the product monograph (the PDR entry) for Emsam. It's much more accurate with regard to food interactions than the older MAOI monographs.

Zeba has lots of good advice on this subject. I hope I've helped a little.

Take care, everyone!

-Crotale


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