Posted by SLS on September 5, 2014, at 10:52:15
In reply to Re: What BP constitutes a hypertensive crisis?, posted by MuseMemento on September 4, 2014, at 12:38:10
Your concerns about the occurrence of a dangerous rise in blood pressure produced by Parnate (tranylcypromine) is not without merit. Parnate can cause a spontaneous hypertensive episode at any dosage, even in the absence of tyramine ingestion. However, this side effect is very uncommon, and usually occurs early in treatment. Nardil and Marplan seem to be less likely to cause reaction.
I don't think you have anything to worry about beyond two weeks of treatment as you titrate up to a therapeutic dosage. I don't know of any prescribed frequency at which one should take their blood pressure to monitor for a reaction. Again, a spontaneous hypertensive episode caused by Parnate is uncommon and not likely to occur with you. Perhaps you can take your blood pressure 2 - 3 times a day in order to allay your fears.
Good luck.
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