Tyrosine can cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs
Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. MAOIs prevent breakdown of these neurotransmitters. Combining can cause dangerous catecholamine surge with severe hypertension, potentially stroke.
Do NOT take tyrosine with MAOIs.
Avoid combination
Tyrosine can cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Do NOT take tyrosine with MAOIs.
Avoid combination
This interaction is rated “Danger” by Formulate. Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. MAOIs prevent breakdown of these neurotransmitters. Combining can cause dangerous catecholamine surge with severe hypertension, potentially stroke.
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