Phenelzine

Broader Terms

antidepressant, hydrazine, MAO inhibitor

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Phenelzine is used to treat depression that is classified as atypical, non-endogenous or neurotic.
A suggested withdrawal regime for phenelzine is: Current dose week 1 & 2 week 3 & 4 week 5 15mg twice a day 15mg once a day 15mg on alternate days nil The doses selected and the speed at which they are reduced will need to be individualised for each patient.
Phenelzine is used to treat depression, especially when the patient is excitable or suffering from phobias (fears).
Phenelzine is used to treat depression that is classified as atypical, non-endogenous or neurotic.
- ACRONYMN/A- hypothesisBoth active medications are equally effective in the treatment of non-responding elderly patients but phenelzine is better tolerated than lithium.

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