What are side effects from MAOI?

Answer 1

The side effects may include but are not limited tofatal respiratory depression (example: falling asleep and not breathing enough. Possible End results: Coma, brain Damage, or Death). Your risk for Fatal Respiratory Depression is increased if you have Pulmonary Problems (ie Asthma, COPD, etc.).

Answer 2

• hyperparaxia (restlessness)
• hypertension crisis
• convulsion
• coma

Answer 3

Patients taking MAOIs must cut foods high in tyramine (found in aged cheeses and meats) out of their diet to avoid hypotensive side effects.