Jerry's psychiatrist is treating him with an antidepressant. He notices that after taking the medication, he experiences throbbing headaches and becomes nauseated when he eats certain foods. What class of antidepressants was Jerry most likely prescribed?

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MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) can cause throbbing headaches and food-related issues due to their interaction with tyramine, a substance found in certain foods. Patients taking MAOIs are often advised to follow a diet low in tyramine to avoid these side effects.

Jerry's Psychiatrist Is Treating Him with an Antidepressant