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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of powerful antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating atypical depression, and have also shown efficacy in helping people who want to quit smoking. Due to potentially lethal dietary and drug interactions, MAOIs had been reserved as a last line of defense, used only when other classes of antidepressant drugs have been tried unsuccessfully. Recently, however, a...
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of powerful antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. ...
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) - MayoClinic.com
MAOIs Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, MAOIs, How They Work
Good explanation of how MAOIs work, what makes them different from other antidepressants, and side effects to watch out for.
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A Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor is a class of Antidepressants used to help in the treatment of depression. They may also be prescribed it to help quit smoking. Fast Facts: A class of...
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Is Buproprion a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)?
If not, does that mean I can take over-the-counter cold medications? The pharmacist did...
If not, does that mean I can take over-the-counter cold medications? The pharmacist did...
Yes, you can take cold medication. Just stay away from anything that contains pseudoephedrine. Wellbutrin and stimulants like that do not mix. Call another pharmacist. Just...
Asked by jasmicsgal - 23 months ago
Is there any doctor here? Could you please explain to me what a "monoamine oxidase...
Laymen terms of course :) Thank you very much
Laymen terms of course :) Thank you very much
They are used for depression and mood disorders. They are used once nothing else has worked because of the possible lethal and dietary side effects.
Asked by aresharmony - 16 months ago
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What are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Hey gang, what are MAOI's exactly. They always talk about them on the back of prescription ... cold medication it seems like.
Jun 21, 2005
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MAOIs and Medic Alert
I will be starting Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) once I get over this nice effexor I will be starting Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) once I get over this nice effexor withdrawal...
Jun 10, 2005
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Why would Serzone be prescribed instead of another antidepressant?
Serzone is chemically different from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and blocks one type of serotonin ...
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Who should not take ephedra?
Individuals with high/low blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, glaucoma, prostate ailments, seizure disorder or if using an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) should consult a physician before taking. Individuals ...
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