Drug Name: PARNATE
Pronounced: PAR-nate
Chemical names: Tranylcypromine sulfate

PARNATE Drug Use: Parnate is prescribed for the treatment of major depression. Parnate is a member of the class of drugs known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. It works by increasing concentrations of the brain chemicals epinephrine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

PARNATE Drug Usage Instructions: Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will adjust the dosage of Parnate according to your response. The drug will usually take effect 48 hours to 3 weeks after starting therapy.

PARNATE Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature.

PARNATE Missed Dose: Never take 2 doses at the same time. If you miss a dose of Parnate, take it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours of your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular dosage schedule.

PARNATE Side Effects: Side effects may include: abdominal pain, agitation, altered touch sensation, anxiety, appetite loss, blood disorders, blurred vision, chills, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, hair loss, headaches, hepatitis, impotence, insomnia, irregular or rapid heartbeat, mania, muscle spasms and jerks, nausea, numbness, over stimulation, restlessness, retarded ejaculation, ringing in the ears, reduced urination, skin rashes, tremors, swelling, water retention, weakness.

Special Precautions with PARNATE: Be sure to report these or any other side effects to your doctor. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Parnate.