Posted by Optimist on February 27, 2005, at 12:42:17
In reply to Re: Something Scary » SLS, posted by ed_uk on February 27, 2005, at 10:24:07
I think many doctors are worried about lawsuits which influences their prescribing habits. That and negative campains to influence the sale of new drugs.
After being on Parnate for 2 weeks I think a lot of the MAOI drug and food interactions hysteria is overblown. I don't underestimate the seriousness of reactions but overall there's more drugs and foods that are "use with caution" than are down right prohibited.
Prohibited food list:
Draft beer, old cheese, soya sauce, aged meat, Marmite, sauerkrout, banana peelsFoods in moderation:
All other alcohol beverages, mild cheeses, etc...I've only been concerning myself with the prohibited foods so far and have been fine with it. I carry a Nifedipine pill with me just as insurance but haven't had to use it yet.
Prohibited drug list:
Demerol, pseudoephedrine, dextromorthan(sp?)DM, SSRI's, etc...Drugs with caution:
most TCA's, amphetamines, Wellbutrin, Trazodone, caffeine, tyrosine, etc...I've been taking between 400mg-800mg of caffeine a day and haven't experienced any problems as well as 500mg tyrosine in the mornings. I used to take 3g of tryosine but I'm being much more conservative at the moment with it. I have a blood pressure monitor that I have been using frequently to monitor my reactions to certain things.
Brian
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