Question 1

can lorazepam be used in combination with a maoi?

Accepted Answer

YES: with caution and staggered dosing.

Question 2

is lorazepam (ativan) an maoi?

Accepted Answer

: No, lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, feel free to clarify with your prescriber or pharmacist at your dispensing pharmacy.

Question 3

is lorazepam an maoi? is it safe to take with mucinex (guaifenesin)

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine: Lorazepam is not an MAOI and should be ok to take with mucinex (guaifenesin).

Question 4

fluoxetine contain an maoi?

Accepted Answer

NO: It has no MAOI effect

Question 5

is deprenyl any safer than other maois for depression? if i take it and accidentally eat a small amount of tyramine containing food, will i die?

Accepted Answer

Use MAOIs cautiously: Effects of a drug depend on the dose and the person taking it. Read the list of all other meds and foodstuffs you must avoid carefully. Yes, you can die from a hypertensive crisis.

Question 6

does alprazolam 0.5 mg (prescription drug) contain maoi?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and works differently then a MAOI

Question 7

i'm beginning an maoi, parnate (tranylcypromine). wondering if protein bars and powders contain tyramine?  i can't find information about this on-line or on packaging.

Accepted Answer

Try this: http://www.nmh.org/ccurl/504/151/Low-tyramine-diet-08.pdf
This lists many foods to enjoy, eat a bit, avoid to keep away from tyramine.
Also they give a phone 312-926-LINK (5465) for more info that may help. 
Best!

Question 8

mucinex (guaifenesin) dm contains 20 mg of dm in each 4hr dose, delsym's 12hr has 30mg. is that too much if i take bupropion among other meds (no maoi).

Accepted Answer

You should prob.not: take those two together.
bupropion hcl oral and dextromethorphan hbr oral

bupropion hcl oral will increase the level or effect of dextromethorphan hbr oral by altering drug metabolism.  and high levels of buproprion cause seizures (bad).

Question 9

if i took yogi bedtime tea (which contains licorice root, chamomile flower, spearmint leaf, skullcap leaf, passion flower extract, rose hip, valerian root extract, and lavender flower) and one, 0.5mg tablet of lorazepam, is that safe/okay?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, those ingredients do not have interactions with Lorazepam. Avoid Alcohol, Citrus Bioflavenoids, Grapefruit and Melatonin while taking Lorazepam.

Question 10

is the supplement heart calm by vital biologics safe for tachycardia and palpitations? and can i take it with lorazepam? it contains magnesium taurate, glycinate, malate. also has taurine and potassium. co q 10?

Accepted Answer

: A big YES to both questions. Good Luck

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Is lorazepam an maoi? is it safe to take with mucinex (guaifenesin)

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Fluoxetine contain an maoi?

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Is deprenyl any safer than other maois for depression? if i take it and accidentally eat a small amount of tyramine containing food, will i die?

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Does alprazolam 0.5 mg (prescription drug) contain maoi?

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I'm beginning an maoi, parnate (tranylcypromine). wondering if protein bars and powders contain tyramine? i can't find information about this on-line or on packaging.

A member asked:

Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm contains 20 mg of dm in each 4hr dose, delsym's 12hr has 30mg. is that too much if i take bupropion among other meds (no maoi).

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If i took yogi bedtime tea (which contains licorice root, chamomile flower, spearmint leaf, skullcap leaf, passion flower extract, rose hip, valerian root extract, and lavender flower) and one, 0.5mg tablet of lorazepam, is that safe/okay?

A member asked:

Is the supplement heart calm by vital biologics safe for tachycardia and palpitations? and can i take it with lorazepam? it contains magnesium taurate, glycinate, malate. also has taurine and potassium. co q 10?

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