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Re: Emsam, Allergy Shots, Albuterol, Xopenex

Posted by Merge on February 16, 2008, at 12:13:32

In reply to Re: Emsam, Allergy Shots, Albuterol, Xopenex » HSP Woman, posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2008, at 11:37:51

I would guess that you are right about the epi-pen. I got diagnosed with high blood pressure at the same time that my doctor wanted me tested for allergies - the allergist wanted me to get my high blood pressure under control before they tested me. His explanation was that if I had a bad reaction to an allergen, they would have to use an epi-pen, which would significantly raise my blood pressure (which was already high). It seems like from what I know about MAOIs, that explanation would fit as a reason to be suspicious about getting allergy shots (or even tested for allergies) if you're taking an MAOI.

I took an MAOI for about 5 years so I do have a pretty good understanding about how careful you need to be. I had several surgeries while taking Parnate (some scheduled, one was an emergency surgery) and I have to say, I was shocked at how little my doctors and nurses understood about the potential reactions that I could have as an MAOI patient. When I was in severe pain that wasn't responding to morphine, a nurse asked me if I wanted to try DEMEROL. I told her that if she wanted a major lawsuit, then to go ahead and give me Demerol...and in the meantime she might want to read my chart. LOL. They ended up bringing my psychiatrist in to help them with my medication management.

I guess my point in bringing that up is just to say that I think your pdoc would be the best person to ask - they seem to be the only ones who really understand MAOIs.


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