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Posted by TapiocaMonk on May 7, 2003, at 21:58:30
I know some of the literature says to not consume any ginseng while taking an MAOI, but is ginseng really a problem in relatively small amounts?
Posted by cosis on May 7, 2003, at 23:38:52
In reply to MAOI Ginseng?, posted by TapiocaMonk on May 7, 2003, at 21:58:30
> I know some of the literature says to not consume any ginseng while taking an MAOI, but is ginseng really a problem in relatively small amounts?
i had it, then again i had a bunch of stuff on the do not eat list :P
Posted by TapiocaMonk on May 8, 2003, at 15:52:48
In reply to Re: MAOI Ginseng?, posted by cosis on May 7, 2003, at 23:38:52
> > I know some of the literature says to not consume any ginseng while taking an MAOI, but is ginseng really a problem in relatively small amounts?
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> i had it, then again i had a bunch of stuff on the do not eat list :P
>And you were fine? Did you ever have a bad reaction to anything you ate?
Posted by cosis on May 8, 2003, at 17:19:04
In reply to Re: MAOI Ginseng?, posted by TapiocaMonk on May 8, 2003, at 15:52:48
> > > I know some of the literature says to not consume any ginseng while taking an MAOI, but is ginseng really a problem in relatively small amounts?
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> > i had it, then again i had a bunch of stuff on the do not eat list :P
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> And you were fine? Did you ever have a bad reaction to anything you ate?i wouldnt follow what i did, but i ate a lot of things like pizza, yogurt, protein supplements (bars, shakes), chocolate, pepperoni, caffeine, beer, cheesecake, chocolate deserts... (carb cravings)
Right now I am weaning off Nardil, I am at 30mg, but was all the way up to 90mg for 8 months
nick
Posted by TR on May 9, 2003, at 11:21:20
In reply to Re: MAOI Ginseng?, posted by cosis on May 8, 2003, at 17:19:04
I've also had ginseng while on Parnate, as well as coffee, chocolate, yogurt, and a protein drink. I think the key to most of these is moderation (though you have to be really careful with protein drinks; check ingredients carefully), but there are some foods you genuinely should stay away from (pizza simply isn't a good idea).
Posted by cosis on May 10, 2003, at 13:10:32
In reply to Re: MAOI Ginseng?, posted by TR on May 9, 2003, at 11:21:20
> I've also had ginseng while on Parnate, as well as coffee, chocolate, yogurt, and a protein drink. I think the key to most of these is moderation (though you have to be really careful with protein drinks; check ingredients carefully), but there are some foods you genuinely should stay away from (pizza simply isn't a good idea).
Weird thing was I had no craving for pizza while on MAOI, definately ate more sweet food with carbs. Made me gain weight.
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