Posted by sfy on December 29, 2004, at 21:40:22
In reply to Re: Had an MAOI hypertensive crisis? From what food? » jerrympls, posted by Larry Hoover on December 29, 2004, at 8:23:03
> > I never had a hypertensive crisis while on Nardil and I still drank beer and ate pizza.
> >
> > However, I did almost go into shock from serotonin syndrome by accidentally combining dextromethorphan (an OTC cough suppressant) and Nardil. I was in the ICU for a couple days.It was the worst experience of my life.
> >
> > BE CAREFUL OF OTC COLD MEDS AND MAOIS.
> >
> > Jerry
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> I'm sorry you learned the hard way, Jerry.
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> Off limits are any cold medicine containing things like pseudoephedrine, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan,.....it's easier to say what is permitted. One drug, guaifenesin. It loosens phlegm and makes it easier to clear the chest and nasal passages. Other than that, tylenol and vitamin C.
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> LarThis should go without saying but when taking an MAOI (or any med for that matter) carefully check the warnings on any OTC drug before taking it. All the contraindicated cold and cough medicines clearly state that they are not to be taken with an MAOI. (One would also hope that your pdoc gave you a heads up on this. And you do read the patient information sheet you get with any new prescription, right?)
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