A patient has been taking selegiline (Eldepryl),20 mg/day for 1 month.Today,during his office visit,he tells the nurse that he forgot and had a beer with dinner last evening,and "felt awful." What did the patient most likely experience?

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Selegiline is an MAO inhibitor, which means it interacts with the enzyme monoamine oxidase. When combined with alcohol, there is a risk of an increase in blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and feeling "awful."

A Patient Has Been Taking Selegiline (Eldepryl),20 Mg/day for 1