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Depression
Medication
Restrictions with
MAOIs
People taking MAOIs must follow strict food and medicine guidelines
to avoid potentially serious interactions. They must avoid
substances that contain high levels of the chemical tyramine which
is found in many cheeses, wines, and pickles and in some
medications including decongestants. MAOIs interact with tyramine
in a way that may cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, possibly
leading to a stroke. The development of a new MAOI skin patch may
help reduce these risks. A doctor should give a patient taking an
MAOI a complete list of foods, medicines, and substances to
avoid.
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