I thought about that, but my ordinary state is the very opposite of the negative side effects caused by excess of serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine. With too little MAO-A it’s serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis, whereas I err more on the side of cardio-induced bradycardia, and can withstand a moderate raise in heart rate. (A few days ago I even had dangerously low tension, barely any pulse.) The foods in question are most diary, aged cheese (see “cheese effect)”, aged beverages, yoghurt, soy, avocados, some beans and any such stuff high in tyramine (so basically, sucks if you’re French). I’ve consumed some of these with no noticeable effect, but I’m in no position to say that people who are, well, not me can also do so safely.
Alcohol + MAO-Is seems to lead to mild mania for me in the short term, and I’m talking small quantities. I basically never had episodes of mania otherwise. Still no high blood pressure though. It wasn’t the worst experience in the world, but whoever wants to stay firmly on the safe side should avoid drinking anything more than a few sips. And anyway, getting piss drunk is out of the question and never a good idea, with or without MAO-Is.
I haven’t been taking these for a long time, so I’m still (cautiously) experimenting with the changes they produce.
I thought about that, but my ordinary state is the very opposite of the negative side effects caused by excess of serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine. With too little MAO-A it’s serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis, whereas I err more on the side of cardio-induced bradycardia, and can withstand a moderate raise in heart rate. (A few days ago I even had dangerously low tension, barely any pulse.) The foods in question are most diary, aged cheese (see “cheese effect)”, aged beverages, yoghurt, soy, avocados, some beans and any such stuff high in tyramine (so basically, sucks if you’re French). I’ve consumed some of these with no noticeable effect, but I’m in no position to say that people who are, well, not me can also do so safely.
Alcohol + MAO-Is seems to lead to mild mania for me in the short term, and I’m talking small quantities. I basically never had episodes of mania otherwise. Still no high blood pressure though. It wasn’t the worst experience in the world, but whoever wants to stay firmly on the safe side should avoid drinking anything more than a few sips. And anyway, getting piss drunk is out of the question and never a good idea, with or without MAO-Is.
I haven’t been taking these for a long time, so I’m still (cautiously) experimenting with the changes they produce.