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Can I Take MAOIs and Aged Cheese/Tyramine Foods Together? — Safety Guide

MAOIs and Aged Cheese/Tyramine Foods should be avoided together. Tyramine in aged foods + MAOIs = hypertensive crisis (BP spike).

Medically Reviewed by GoDavaii Health Team|Updated April 2026

Quick Answer

MAOIs and Aged Cheese/Tyramine Foods should be avoided together. Tyramine in aged foods + MAOIs = hypertensive crisis (BP spike).

How They Interact

Tyramine in aged foods + MAOIs = hypertensive crisis (BP spike).

Safety Guidelines

Avoid aged cheese, wine, pickled foods, soy sauce while on MAOIs.

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