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What drugs interact with Nardil?

What drugs interact with Nardil?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: other antidepressants (including maprotiline, mirtazapine, nefazodone, TCAs such as amitriptyline/nortriptyline), appetite suppressants (such as diethylpropion), drugs for attention deficit disorder (such as atomoxetine, methylphenidate), apraclonidine, bupropion.

What are examples of MAOI drugs?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these MAOIs to treat depression:

  • Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
  • Phenelzine (Nardil)
  • Selegiline (Emsam)
  • Tranylcypromine (Parnate)

Is phenelzine still used?

Along with tranylcypromine and isocarboxazid, phenelzine is one of the few non-selective and irreversible MAOIs still in widespread clinical use.

Is Nardil a SSRI?

SSRIs are also used to treat anxiety. Examples of MAOIs include rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar, Emsam), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate).

What foods should be avoided when taking Nardil?

Foods that are high in tyramine include, but are not limited to, air dried meats; aged or fermented meats; sausage or salami; pickled herring; anchovies; liver; red wine; beer; aged cheeses, including blue, brick, brie, cheddar, parmesan, romano, and swiss; sour cream; sauerkraut; canned figs; raisins; bananas or …

Does Nardil help anxiety?

Phenelzine (Nardil) has been the MAOI most researched for the treatment of panic. Another MAOI that may be effective against panic attacks is tranylcypromine (Parnate). Possible Benefits. Helpful in reducing panic attacks, elevating depressed mood, and increasing confidence.

Is Nardil better than Parnate?

Although Dr. Jonathan Cole (in this months TCPR interview) does not seem convinced, Parnate tends to cause less sedation, but more insomnia, than Nardil, a difference that was demonstrated recently in the first headtohead comparison of two medications (Birkenhager et. al., J Clin Psychiatry 2004;65:1505-1510).

What should not be taken with phenelzine?

Do not eat foods that have dopamine and a high tyramine content (most common in foods that are aged or fermented to increase their flavor), such as cheese (especially strong or aged kinds), caviar, sour cream, liver, canned figs, soy sauce, sauerkraut, fava beans, yeasts, and yogurt.