Posted by DocGreg on March 09, 1999 at 14:12:51:
In Reply to: Re: MAO inhibitor info needed, please posted by Dianna on March 09, 1999 at 09:00:07:
Dianna is correct. There are only a few MAO inhibitors available...(phenelzine-Nardil and tranylcypromine-Parnate are the only 2 I can think of), and they are not commonly used any longer because of their side effect profiles.
Tramadol (Ultram) is fine to be used as a pain reliever if it works for you. I do not recommend Valium(diazepam) for preventive measures (as you mentioned) as it is not first line for prophylaxis, is addicive, and frankly, I don't think it would work that well. If you've tried everything else, and your just giving this a whirl, fine.
Don't worry about the MAOIs, I seriously doubt you are taking one...and your doctor should warn you if you are (you would be told you can't eat cheese, etc)
Good luck
Greg