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Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 12, 2002, at 14:21:31
I see it alot and have no idea what it is. Sorry if this is stupid to ask.
Posted by linkadge on October 12, 2002, at 17:20:25
In reply to What is an MAOI?, posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 12, 2002, at 14:21:31
It stands for monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
It is an old type of antidepressant, that
inhibits a chemical that metabolizes
seritonin and norepinephrine. They were quite
effective, but had a danegerous interaction
with a food substance called tyramine.Linkadge
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