Randy was given a prescription for an antidepressant. His psychiatrist also gave him a long list of foods to avoid and warned Randy that consuming any of the foods while he was on the antidepressant medication could cause dangerously high blood pressure and even death. The list included cheese, smoked sausage, and red wine. Which type of antidepressant did the psychiatrist prescribe for Randy?

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The foods listed are all high in tyramine, which can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure when combined with MAO inhibitors. Therefore, Randy's psychiatrist likely prescribed him an MAO inhibitor.

Randy Was Given a Prescription for an Antidepressant