TABLE 4. Side Effects of MAOIs

COMMON

OCCASIONAL

RARE

•Orthostatic hypotension •Headache •Acute hypertension

•Dizziness

•Edema

•Hypomania, mania

•Restlessness

•Hyperexcitability

•Thrombocytopenia

•Insomnia

•Numbness, paresthesias

•Normochromic, normocytic
  anemia

•Afternoon fatigue

•Myoclonus, hyperreflexia,
  muscle spasms

•Leukopenia,
  agranulocytosis

•Nausea/Vomiting

•Rash

•Lupus-like reaction

•Diarrhea

•Flushing/chills

•SIADH*

•Anorexia

•Constipation

•Weight gain

•Dry mouth

•Anorgasmia, impotence,
  delayed ejaculation

•Blurred vision
•Urinary retention

* SIADH = syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.

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published 2000