MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)

MAOIs (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors)are antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression.

They are particularly effective in treating atypical depression, and have shown efficacy in helping people to stop smoking.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors are also used in the treatment of agoraphobia and social anxiety.

MAOIs:

• Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
• Moclobemide (Aurorix, Manerix, Mocloduraź)
• Phenelzine (Nardil)
• Tranylcypromine (Parnate contents 5 mg, Jatrosom contents 10 mg)
• Selegiline (Selegiline, Eldepryl), and Emsam
• Nialamide
• Iproniazid (Marsilid, Iprozid, Ipronid, Rivivol, Propilniazida)
• Iproclozide
• Toloxatone

The side effects of these Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can be life threatening.

Please take the time to fully familiarise yourself with the potential risks of using these drugs, and particularly the dangers involved with using Monoamine oxidase inhibitors incorrectly (ie not strictly adhering to dietary guidelines and taking them in combination with other medications).