Posted by d0pamine on August 17, 2007, at 17:50:48
In reply to MAOI users with med alerts, posted by fires on August 12, 2007, at 19:52:54
> I'm wondering what those with med alert type bracelets/dog tags, etc.. put on them to alert paramedics and other med personnel?
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> "Taking an MAOI ...."
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> I had one years ago, but it wasn't for taking an MAOI.I just purchased a necklace and had it laser inscribed with "Alert: MAOI USE Hypertensive crisis possible with some meds" and on the back it says "ABSOLUTELY NO DEMEROL NO EPINEPHERINE Potential complications in medical emergency"
But hopefully I'll never have the chance to wear it as I've been med free for about 2 weeks now for the first time in many years and hope to stay that way by maintaining a very particular diet. Guess we'll see.
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