Nardil or most well known as Phenelzine on the market is actually from the big family of monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs.

It works by blocking particular enzymes in the brain and eventually increases some other chemicals in the brain that help prevent depression.

However, Nardil can cause a lot of unlikely side effects if actually used with particular foods and other medicines. Thus, to avoid some ill-natured sensibilities, it is significant that you take time to know what to avoid or otherwise not to avoid.

Not Allowed Foods and Medications

Below are some of the not allowed foods and medications that you must know if by chance you need to take Nardil.

Foods or Beverages:

• Improperly stored meat, fish, or dairy products
• Dry sausage like Lebanon bologna, Genoa salami, hard salami, and pepperoni
• Cheese, but excluding cream cheese and cottage cheese
• Any kinds of beer
• Caffeine and chocolate, if actually taken in excess
• Wine
• Yeast extract like brewer’s yeast
• Yogurt

Medications:

• Amphetamines
• Antidepressants and other related medications like fluvoxamine, mirtazapine, amitriptyline, bupropion, carbamazepine, citalopram, cyclobenzaprine, fluoxetine, nefazodone and the like
• Sinus medications like Sinutab
• Epinephrine and methylphenidate
• Asthma inhalants like albuterol
• Dextromethorphan
• Products that contain L-tryptophan
• Pseudoephedrine

Common Side Effects

Like most medications, Nardil has also some common side effects. Like the foods and medications that are not allowed, you also have to know all of the said side effects for your own safety and precautionary measures as well.

Normally, side effects may actually include:

• Headache
• Liver problems
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Low blood pressure upon sudden standing
• Sexual problems
• Sleep problems
• Stomach and other intestinal-related problems
• Water retention
• Weight gain

Nardil: NOT for Children and Adolescents

Because of the possible side effects and increased risk of suicidal thinking and at times even behaviors, a medication like Nardil has been said to be not advisable to children and some adolescents with depression and other anxiety disorders.

Hence, if you are considering the use of Nardil or any other forms of antidepressant in a child or even adolescent, think twice. Always consider the risk of using such. At present, Nardil is not yet approved to be used for children; always be aware of this.