Posted by Jon21 on September 25, 2003, at 14:43:10
In reply to Moclobemide, posted by NikkiT2 on September 25, 2003, at 13:27:10
Hi Nikki,
I've just completed my washout from moclobemide after taking 600mg for 5 months and am looking to try an older MAOI.
At first I felt a surge of energy and a definate uplift in mood, but sadly this faded away after the first two weeks. This seems to be a common reaction.
Regarding the dietary restrictions, I'm afraid a large cut down in cheese will be necesary to ensure safety. I never had any problems with what I would call a normal size adult portion of a tyramine-rich food. Foods containing soy and yeast extract were not a problem, although I'd avoid marmite ect. for safety's sake. I once accidentally ate a pizza with a variety of cheese toppings with no ill effect, though I never did this again and I wouldn't reccomend trying it.
The issue of how much is a small amount is something my psychiatrist raised - he reccomended avoiding the offending foods altogether. My own view is that a small and safe amount is one that is just enough to add flavour to a meal, not something that comprises like 50% cheese - and not a great chunk of cheddar!
I think drug interactions are more likely to be the main cause of hypertensive crises with moclobemide, rather than foods. Be careful of over-the-counter preparations.
I wish you well on moclobemide, if that is what you decide to take. Hope this has been useful.
Jon
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