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Parnate – 1, ECT – 0. A personal narrative

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:For Review
  • Post published:12 August 2016
  • Post last modified:28 July 2022

A personal narrative. Parnate - 1, ECT – 0Those familiar with my writing will be aware that I concentrate on scientific evidence rather than anecdotes and case histories. However, when I…

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI), Tyramine and Drug Interactions (Abbreviated)

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:For Review
  • Post published:14 November 2014
  • Post last modified:28 July 2022

General SummaryThis is an abbreviated version of the full monograph on my website (where comprehensive references may be found) which may be studied by those requiring more detailed information. That…

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MAOIs: Overview & History

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:For Review
  • Post published:14 November 2014
  • Post last modified:28 July 2022

MAOIs: Overview & HistoryThe old irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like tranylcypromine (Parnate) andphenelzine (Nardil) are extremely effective antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs that have much less by way of problems,…

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MAOIs (Parnate, Nardil): Misconceptions and Questions No. 2

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:For Review
  • Post published:14 November 2014
  • Post last modified:8 May 2024

I am ashamed to tell you that the quote below is a doctor speaking (and echoing mis-informed opinions that I have encountered all to frequently):“I don’t use MAOIs because it…

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