Phenelzine and PSA/PCa study

[dockam]

ellison.usc.edu/2020/03/03/...

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Sounds interesting. But I just would like to warn you about antidepressant, Phenelzine..

It is a MAO inhibitor and has drug interaction with a lot of drugs. I fyou eat beans or drink beer, you can have uncontolled increase in your blood pressure.

If you decide to use Phenelzine...check all your meds and food items to see if they have interaction or not.

[j-o-h-n]

Phenelzine Interactions

While you are taking phenelzine you must not eat foods that are high in tyramine, including:

aged or smoked meats, fermented meats, dry sausage (including salami, pepperoni, Lebanon bologna), liver, pickled herring;

any spoiled or improperly stored meats, fish, or dairy products;

beer and wine (including non-alcoholic beer or wine);

cheese (other than cottage cheese or cream cheese);

sauerkraut;

over-the-counter supplements or cough and cold medicines that contain dextromethorphan or tyramine;

large amounts of chocolate or caffeine;

yogurt;

fava beans;

meat extracts; or

yeast extracts (including Brewer's yeast).

You should become very familiar with the list of foods and medicines you must avoid while you are taking phenelzine. Eating tyramine while you are taking phenelzine can raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels which could cause life-threatening side effects.

Phenelzine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 03/06/2020 7:39 PM EST

[Graham49]

A phase 2 trial is due to complete on 8th September 2020.