Posted by SLS on June 1, 2013, at 5:09:22
In reply to Parnate didn't work -- Emsam hypertensive crisis, posted by psychlover on May 31, 2013, at 13:16:17
> 6mg dosage of Emsam does not carry any dietary restrictions
That's too bad. It really should. At that dosage, it still inhibits a significant amount of MAO-A. Otherwise, it wouldn't work as an antidepressant. Stop consuming tyramine, and you will avoid the pressor reaction.
There is not anything terribly special about Emsam in my opinion. I think its rate of producing a therapeutic response per capita is lower than those of Parnate and Nardil. You just happen to be in that minority of people who respond well to Emsam. You are extremely fortunate. Apparently, you will need to follow a MAOI diet, though. For me, this has been a small price to pay for improving my mental health.
1. Emsam works for you.
2. You react badly to tyramine while taking Emsam.
3. Don't ingest tyramine.
4. Live happily ever after.:-)
- Scott
Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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