Patients taking MAO inhibitor drugs should be warned against eating foods that are high in tyramine because this can cause violent headaches and severe hypertension. Name at least four of these foods

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Foods that must be avoided while taking an MAO inhibitor drug include cheese of all types, yogurt, red wine, beer, sherry, all liquors, liver, anchovies, caviar, sauerkraut, sausage, bologna, salami, avocados, overripe fruit, figs and dried fruits, bananas, raspberries, fava beans, meat tenderizer, soy sauce, ginseng, coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate.

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