A 39-year-old member asked:
Can someone tell me how safe is the nardil (phenelzine) medication?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Shukhmananswered
Addiction Medicine 31 years experience
Yes, but ...: If you take nardil, (phenelzine) you need to avoid certain foods and certain medications. In some people, it can lower blood pressure. Otherwise, it is pretty safe.
Of course, read the package insert for the "legal answer".
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Nardil/ phenelzine: Nardil/ phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant. There is a significant danger of a hypertensive crisis if one takes Parnate and eats food containing Tyramine.
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