General

Combining an MAOI antidepressant with a stimulant

An MAOI antidepressant should not be combined with a stimulant without careful review.

14% of the time this step is missed

Across de-identified U.S. psychiatric records, we found this step was missed about 14% of the time it should have happened.

This page is here to help you know what to ask about. It is not medical advice, and you should never start, stop, or change a medication on your own. Bring these questions to a doctor who knows you.

Questions to ask your doctor

Copy a line and ask it at your next visit. These are questions to start a conversation, not instructions to change your treatment.

I take an MAOI antidepressant - is it safe to combine with a stimulant?
Can we review my medicines for risky combinations?

This page is information, not medical advice. It describes care patterns across many people and can't speak to your own situation. Bring these questions to a clinician who knows you.

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