Dear shackles-ga,
Health Yahoo provides the following information,
"Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are used to relieve certain types
of mental depression. They work by blocking the action of a chemical
substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system.
Although these medicines are very effective for certain patients, they
may also cause some unwanted reactions if not taken in the right way.
It is very important to avoid certain foods, beverages, and medicines
while you are being treated with an MAO inhibitor."
Further information appears here
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/202054
Wikipedia provides the following information,
"MAOIs act by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase preventing
the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters and so prolonging their
effect."
Further information appears here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAO_inhibitor
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