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Posted by JonW on August 17, 2003, at 20:41:07
Hi all,
Just curious if anyone knows of any interactions between moclobemide and Mucuna Pruriens (aka Cow-itch, Buffalo Bean, Velvet Bean, etc). L-dopa and classic MAOIs is contraindicated, and so naturally I wonder if Mucuna Pruriens (which contains L-dopa) combined with moclobemide would be a bad idea. I came across a letter from 1986 that reports a sertonin syndrome induced by L-dopa in a parkinson's patient taking bromocriptine (another RIMA). Anyway, I'm curious if anyone here has ever taken Mucuna Pruriens with moclobemide or any other MAOI. I will probably not take this herb since my interest in it is more one of curiousity, but I'd be interested in any info anyone has. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jon
Posted by JonW on August 17, 2003, at 20:59:50
In reply to Mucuna Pruriens and Moclobemide, posted by JonW on August 17, 2003, at 20:41:07
>I came across a letter from 1986 that reports a sertonin syndrome induced by L-dopa in a parkinson's patient taking bromocriptine (another RIMA).
When I read "bromocriptine", my mind was thinking brofaromine (which is a RIMA). So I guess that doesn't really apply then. Anyway, just wanted to correct my brain fart....
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