Posted by Siba on June 23, 2003, at 16:03:57
In reply to Re: New to Parnate maoi, posted by cirrus6000 on June 23, 2003, at 15:42:23
Probably because when the drug was initially introduced in the states the food interaction wasn't known until a lot of people died from it. Apparently, they compiled lists of good/bad foods from single cases.
The whole notion of err on the safe side...I've had 5 bottled beers in one night and was fine. Also drank half a cup of tap beer once, before remembering it was a definite no-no and didn't have any reaction, which makes me think the English case was isolated too. Drink a few margarita's on the rocks when I go out too.
I think it's all about moderation, keeping a (somewhat) clear head just in case a reaction occurs.
My perscription bottle has (in addition to the alcohol warning) "avoid wine, cheese and chocolate" & "Caffeine containing beverages; tea, coffee, soft drinks should be limited"No wonder people are so confused and/or hesitant to try this type of medication with so much mis/ out-dated information out there.
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