MAOIS AND NASAL DECONGESTANTS

The concurrent use of a number of nasal decongestants with indirect sympathomi- metic actions, such as ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine, and non-selective MAOIs can result in a potentially fatal hypertensive crisis.
Avoid concurrent use. These amines are found in many proprietary cough, cold and influenza preparations, or are used as appetite suppressants. Counsel patients accordingly.