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Posted by Michael Bell on December 10, 2004, at 21:18:29
Nardil has been out for decades, and still the most severe side effect of hypertension remains an unsolved issue. It's ridiculous that a drug so effective isn't prescribed for many patients who may need it.
For those MAOI users, I was just wondering: would taking a low dose beta-blocker or alpha-blocker during a meal reduce the chance of having a hypertensive crisis? Has anyone tried this?
Posted by sailor on December 10, 2004, at 22:49:12
In reply to Nardil and beta blockers/alpha blockers, posted by Michael Bell on December 10, 2004, at 21:18:29
Michael--when I was on Parnate (another MAOI) I didn't find the dietary restrictions to be much of a hassle. Also, there's lots of anecdotal evidence on PB, and some professional opinion that the older guidelines are exxagerated and overly conservative. At any rate, I would opt for just paying attention to what you eat as opposed to adding another drug to your system. The synergistic effects of multiple drugs are too complex and unpredictable to risk without a compelling reason to mix them. I'm not strictly opposed to drug "combo's", just promoting "the fewer the better". Good Luck. Regards, Sailor
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