Marplan Review

Product Features

Marplan is one of few monoamine oxidase inhibitors still in clinical use, seeing as this class of medication is associated with a wide series of side effects. Like the rest of the drugs belonging to this class, it is normally prescribed in the cases in which conventional forms of medication have failed.

The mental disorders that this drug has been proven effective against are depression, social anxiety and panic disorder. It is also a possible treatment in case of Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses that incur dementia or depersonalization disorder, but the effects in these cases are not entirely certified.

As mentioned before, there is a large number of side effects associated with this medication, among which headaches, chest pain, weight gain, fainting, dizziness and tremors. It also has a lot of negative interactions with foods that contain tyramine, leading to the need of a carefully supervised diet while on this medication.

The dosage of Marplan is to be decided by the doctor prescribing it; as for the patient, it is very important that he or she respects all the indication provided with the medication, as consequences of not respecting the dosages or the diet can be dire.

Conclusion

Marplan is a very effective drug and most of the people it was prescribed to claim that it helped them fight the disorders from which they suffer. The major drawback is that it requires constant supervision and care; an unsupervised diet or dosage can lead to lethal side effects.

If you were prescribed Marplan by your doctor, it is essential that you respect the indications that were provided. As with all prescription medication, do not alter the dosages or allow anyone else to use your medication. If you’re currently taking any supplements or are using treatment for any other conditions, inform your doctor, as Marplan might have negative interactions with these.