A major problem with the treatment of depression by the administration of MAO inhibitors is that __________.

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MAO inhibitors can interact with certain foods containing tyramine, such as aged cheese or cured meats, leading to a potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure. Therefore, patients taking MAO inhibitors must follow a strict dietary regimen, which can be difficult to maintain. While depressive patients can sometimes switch to manic episodes when treated with antidepressants, and there is a slightly increased risk of tuberculosis associated with MAO inhibitors, these are not the primary problems with this treatment.

A Major Problem with the Treatment of Depression by the Administration