Posted by jb on March 10, 2001, at 1:34:28
In reply to Re: MAOIs are safe for you: consider them now, posted by blackjack on March 4, 2001, at 14:43:48
In my opinion, the dietary guidelines and the scare about MAOI's has been vastly overblown. The chief items to avoid are the aged products - aged cheeses, aged beer, red wine, dates, and similar items. I eat pizza constantly, drink light beer, and otherwise don't watch what I eat. The medicine contraindications are another thing, in my opinion. For example, I don't even consider taken an SSRI while taking an MAOI. I also tell my physician which meds I'm taking.
Over the last 8 years, I've found Nardil and Parnate to be safe and effective. My problem with Nardil is the weight gain and complete anorgasmia. With Parnate, my problem has been very dry mouth and slowed speech.
I keep wondering if high dose selegiline, it loses its MAO-B selectivity above 10-15 mg/day, might be the answer.
JB
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