a. Swallow the tablet with liquid. If you can’t swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. b. Take the tablet at the same times each day. c. If you forget a dose, take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours later. If more than 2 hours, wait for the next scheduled dose (do not double this dose). d. Do not take with nonprescription diet pills, nose drops, medicine for asthma, cough, cold or allergy or medicine containing caffeine or alcohol.
Dietary Information
Avoid the following foods with tyramine:
aged cheese (cream cheese and cottage are okay)
Italian broad beans
alcohol (especially beer and wine)
liver
avocados
orange pulp
bananas
pickled or smoked fish, poultry, or meats
beef or chicken liver
raisins
caffeinated beverages
salami
canned meats
soups (packaged or cube soups)
chocolate
sour cream
dry sausages
soy sauce
eggplant
spinach
fava beans
tomatoes
figs
yogurt
grains that are processed
green bean pods
home made breads
e. Do not drive or pilot an aircraft until you learn how the medicine affects you. Do not work around dangerous machinery, climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes.
f. Do not discontinue the medication without your doctor’s advice.
g. If you develop any bothersome symptoms notify your doctor immediately.
