Posted by gardenergirl on January 30, 2004, at 14:34:17
In reply to MAOI diet during drug washout, posted by Ilene on January 30, 2004, at 12:24:12
You do not need to follow the diet before you start the MAOI. And I'm sure you know it's not just cheese, but just checking. You do, however, need to follow the diet for 2-4 weeks AFTER going off of an MAOI, during it's washout period. Right now you can have all the cheese you want.
When I was getting ready to go on Nardil, I "practiced" the diet during my washout of Celexa and Wellbutrin to make sure that I could really do it.
Reactions usually come fairly quickly. I would say within the hour. The only one I had went away within about 1-2 hours after it started. But it likely was not a huge quantity. (Stuffing at Thanksgiving made with giblets).
Good luck and I hope the MAOI is effective for you.
gg
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