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MAOI Diet Long Version

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/MAOIs
  • Post published:15 July 2019
  • Post last modified:31 March 2025

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, and include a downloadable PDF.AbstractThis comprehensive monograph surveys original data about dietary tyramine and Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors…

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CNS ‘Stimulants’ and MAOIs

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:MAOIs
  • Post published:14 November 2002
  • Post last modified:4 May 2025

This is an updated summary of the advantages and potential disadvantages of combining stimulants such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil with MAOIs.

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MAOIs and Anaesthesia

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/MAOIs
  • Post published:24 April 2019
  • Post last modified:31 March 2025

An update explaining why it is safe to have anaesthesia whilst on an MAOI, including a review of recent data on the SRI potency of opioids. It also points out the errors and omissions from several recent guidelines and opinion pieces on this subject.

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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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