Medication and Food
ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND TYRAMINE
Some antidepressants can interact with a naturally occurring substance in foods called tyramine. Drugs such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) can inhibit the tyramine metabolism in tyramine-rich foods leading to adverse circulatory reactions, which may be signalled by a throbbing headache.
Tyramine-rich foods: beans, yeast extract, meat extract, most cheeses, fermented soya bean extract and salted, smoked or pickled fish.
Tyramine-rich foods: beans, yeast extract, meat extract, most cheeses, fermented soya bean extract and salted, smoked or pickled fish.
For more information contact your doctor.
HERBAL REMEDIES
Some people try herbal alternatives, such as Valerian, Hypericum perforatum, Ginseng, Ginkgo, which can help with the symptoms of depression and symptoms such as memory loss, difficulties in concentration, fatigue, anxiety. However, we must be more aware of the side effects, we should avoid long term use of these drugs due to lack of a complete information regarding their safety.
Read drug labels carefully and never act with drugs and herbal remedies without a medical advice!
Back to reactions to dietary changes Back home
