Posted by mrporter1 on July 26, 2003, at 9:56:56
In reply to Re: How quickly does BP rise with MAOIs?, posted by ross co on July 26, 2003, at 4:18:27
I'm so glad that Ross Co has had no problems, but I need to share that it's often not that simple. Some folks are more sensitive, I think. A very close family member has had 3 hypertensive crises in the past 6 years or so. One was so bad that she lost some of her hearing. Two events resulted from eating (real) balsamic vinegar and a liquor that was hidden in cheesecake. Both restaurant visits where she was assured that all foods were safe. The only thing that helps is a very quick trip to the ED.
I hope you have no problems at all, maybe be extra careful at the beginning...
> IF and a big IF you had a hypertensive crisis your BP will rise extremly fast. DO NOT worry about the diet. i eat everything and im sure alot on this board do to. a crisis is like having 5 cups of coffe my pdoc always said. always carry around PROCARDIA 10mgs bite and swallow and it will bring BP down right away but be careful and drink some juice , sugar after that because it works so well it mihgt bring it down to much.do not worry about the diet just dont drink tap beer, sharp cheeses and sausage.
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