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Substituting one monoamine oxidase inhibitor for another is recommended only after a drug-free interval to avoid hypertensive emergencies. The evidence and mechanism firmly supporting this caution is lacking. We report a case where monoamine oxidase inhibitors were substituted without apparent adverse consequences.
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