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Nardil ®

Generic Name: Phenelzine (FEN-el-zeen)

Drug Class: Antidepressant, MAO inhibitor

Contents

Drug Uses

Phenelzine is used to treat depression. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions such as eating disorders, headaches, panic attacks and cocaine addiction.

General Information

With MAO inhibitors you should avoid foods such as alcoholic beverages, especially beer, red wines, aged cheeses, sauerkraut, yogurt, raisins, bananas, sour cream, pickled herring, liver, dry sausage, canned figs, avocados, soy sauce, turkey, yeast extracts, papaya products, fava beans and broad been pods. These foods contain tyramine or tryptophan and should not be taken with this medicine and for 2 weeks following the discontinuation of this drug.

How it Works

It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. These chemicals are referred to as "neurotransmitters".

How to Take It

Follow the directions for taking this medicine exactly as prescribed on your prescription bottle. Phenelzine comes as a tablet and is taken orally. Do not take more or less of this medication than your doctor has told you to. Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and chocolate. See the General Information section for other foods to avoid.

Possible Side Effects

Warnings/Precautions

Overdose

Drug Interactions

Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Pregnancy/Nursing

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about possible risks to your pregnancy. For breastfeeding mothers, it is not know whether or not phenelzine is excreted in breast milk. Before breastfeeding with this medicine, talk to your doctor or pediatrician.

More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Copyright © 2004 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. Information expires March 1, 2005. Published March 1, 2004.

This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.
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