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    News and Articles on MAO Inhibitors



    New test could help consumers avoid surprise headaches from chocolate, wine  Oct 2, 2007
    These toxins can be particularly dangerous in people with reduced monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity or those taking MAO inhibitors, an older class of antidepressant medications, because they can potentially interact and cause dangerously high blood pressure. Having a quick testing kit could ultimately save lives in these individuals, Mathies suggests. (EurekAlert!)

    Weight-loss drugs  May 3, 2007
    Meridia should not be used by people with cardiac risk factors and those who use bronchodilators, take decongestants or use MAO inhibitors or SSRI's for depression. A number of products called sympathomimetics are approved for short-term use. (The Daily Reflector)

    Sleep Aids Have U.S. Ignoring Real Issues  Apr 19, 2006
    They include corticosteroids, decongestants, diuretics, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, bronchodilators, MAO inhibitors, thyroid hormone, theophylline, beta blockers and stimulants for the central nervous system. Recreational drugs can also be a problem. (The Ledger)




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