MAOIs

Question 1

What are MAOIs used for?

Answer 1

This medication is used to help depression and anxiety

Question 2

What are the side effects of MAOIs?

Answer 2

May cause sleep disturbances, headaches, constipation, and fatigue

Question 3

What are the counselling points of MAOIs?

Answer 3

• Best to take last dose before 3pm or you may have trouble sleeping at night
• Avoid foods containing trymines while taking this medication and 2 weeks before stopping (give a list of foods)
• Taking caffeine with this medication may cause jitteriness or headaches
• May increase effects of alcohol or cause drowsiness - avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel the affects
• Sit or lie down if you become dizzy - try getting up slowly from sitting down
• Stop taking medication immediately if palpitations and severe headaches occur and seek urgent medical attention.