A patient with Parkinson's disease is being treated with rasagiline (Azilect). This medication inhibits the metabolism of dopamine by monoamine oxidase. Which of the following foods should the patient be instructed to avoid?
A) Cheddar cheese and Polish sausage
B) Ham and rye bread
C) Roast beef and horseradish
D) Dairy products
A
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Cheddar cheese and Polish sausage are high in tyramine, which produces a life-threatening reaction of hypertension when combined with rasagiline. The other listed foods are not high in tyramine.
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