Antidepressants such as MAOIs
ease depression
by affecting chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) used to communicate between brain cells. Like most antidepressants, MAOIs work by ultimately effecting changes in the brain chemistry that are operational in depression.
What disorders do MAOIs treat?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that were developed in the 1950s. They're quite effective in treating
depression, panic disorder, and other anxiety disorders
.
Is Xanax an MAOI inhibitor?
| Drug | Rasagiline Selegiline Isocarboxazid Phenelzine | Drug Class | Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) | Lexapro | Yes | Xanax | Yes |
|---|
What prescription drugs are MAOI?
- Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
- Phenelzine (Nardil)
- Selegiline (Emsam)
- Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Is selegiline an MAOI?
The selegiline transdermal system (STS; EMSAM), is
the only MAOI available in the US for the treatment of MDD
that does not require dietary restriction at the clinically effective dose of 6 mg/24 hours. The STS may also play a role in the treatment of atypical depression, treatment resistant MDD, and anxiety disorders.
What foods should be avoided with MAOIs?
Smoked or processed meats
, such as hot dogs, bologna, bacon, corned beef or smoked fish. Pickled or fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kimchi, caviar, tofu or pickles. Sauces, such as soy sauce, shrimp sauce, fish sauce, miso and teriyaki sauce.
Which MAOI is best?
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.
What's the difference between SSRI and MAOI?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are types of antidepressants used to treat depression. MAOIs are an older class of antidepressants that are not used as
much
because of drug and food interactions. MAOIs also are used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Is Trazodone a MAOI drug?
Trazodone is chemically unrelated to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) or the
monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors). It is chemically related to nefazodone (Serzone) and shares its actions.
Is Zoloft an SSRI or MAOI?
Zoloft (sertraline chloride) is one of the most popular
SSRI antidepressants
on the market. Pfizer developed and marketed Zoloft as a safer alternative with fewer side effects and withdrawal symptoms than competitor drugs such as Eli Lilly's Prozac.
Is Lexapro an MAOI drug?
Lexapro is not considered a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI). MAOIs work by slowing down the breakdown of serotonin and dopamine, another chemical in your brain. This also helps alleviate symptoms of depression. However, MAOIs have a higher risk of side effects and drug interactions than SSRIs such as Lexapro.
What medication is contraindicated with selegiline?
ELDEPRYL (selegiline hcl) is contraindicated for use with
meperidine (DEMEROL & other trade names)
. This contraindication is often extended to other opioids. (See DRUG INTERACTIONS.)
What is selegiline used to treat?
Selegiline is used to help control the
symptoms of Parkinson's disease
(PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) in people who are taking levodopa and carbidopa combination (Sinemet).
Does selegiline help with anxiety?
These results indicate that selegiline has antidepressant and mild anxiolytic effects in CD157 KO mice, and suggest that it is an
effective antiparkinsonian drug for depressive and anxiety symptoms
in PD patients with a CD157 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).
What medications should not be taken with MAOIs?
What drugs interact with MAOIs? MAO inhibitors should be avoided with other antidepressants such as
paroxetine fluoxetine
, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, bupropion; pain medications like methadone, tramadol, and meperidine; dextromethorphan, St. Johns Wort, cyclobenzaprine, and mirtazapine.
Are bananas high in tyramine?
Citrus and Tropical Fruits
Citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and tangerine contain high levels of tyramine. Tropical fruits
have higher tyramine levels when ripened
. Ripe bananas, pineapple, and avocado should be avoided if you are particularly sensitive to tyramine.
