title: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: have they a place, have they a future?
abstract: The legacy of the hepatotoxic effect and the "cheese reaction" of monoamine oxidase inhibitors still overshadows these useful drugs, despite near-resolution of many of the problems. This short article reviews the indications, adverse effects and progress and future of these agents in psychopharmacology.
authors.affiliation: Hayes Grove Priory Hospital, Hayes, Kent.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pollitt
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors