Posted by mayzee on August 19, 2006, at 20:29:50
In reply to Question for maoi, including EMSSAM users:, posted by laima on August 19, 2006, at 16:12:35
Hi Laima,
No, my pdoc didn't mention using a medical alert bracelet or anything like that --but then I think I'm her first MAOI patient.
Back in May there were some posts related to this that I saved for myself. One has a link to a site that has bracelets, necklaces, etc.
Medic alert bracelet "I do wear a medical alert bracelet which states I take an MAOI, and cautions about food and drug interactions. It also points out the risk of hypertensive crisis." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060510/msgs/642258.html
"The front has: My name, Takes MAOI, No Demerol, See back . The back says: Warning: Drug and food interactions, Anesthesia cautions (guess that's a line that's not needed), Hypertensive crisis risk. I'm not planning to get a new one anytime soon, as this one cost $65." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060510/msgs/642417.html
"I got my bracelet from here: http://www.americanmedical-id.com/home/ "
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060510/msgs/643446.html"It might be extra protection to carry a card in your wallet that repeats the information, and has the name or phone number of your psych doctor." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060510/msgs/642330.html
"I carry a credit card sized printed medical alert on card stock with the entire list of my current medications and their doses in my wallet prominantly visible with a medical symbol under my drivers license, as well as my doctor's name, address, and all his contacts for the unforseen circumstances. I update this as it changes." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060510/msgs/642465.htmlI keep a copy of the EMSAM drug interactions wallet card in my wallet next to my drivers license. But I feel like I should probably be more explicit.
What do you think you'll do?
--mayzee
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