Who Should Avoid Taking Tyrosine?
Before discussing how much tyrosine to take, you must be aware that tyrosine must be avoided if you are taking · monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors · tricyclic anti-depressants · serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac Also avoid tyrosine if you are taking other pharmaceutical drugs used to treat mental or emotional conditions, such as depression. Avoid tyrosine if you have high blood pressure, muscular dystrophy or cancer, especially malignant melanoma. Avoid tyrosine if you are subject to heart palpitations. If you have a thyroid condition, such as hypo-thyroidism, don’t take tyrosine without first consulting your doctor. If you have glaucoma, discuss the use of tyrosine with your doctor. Tyrosine is a stimulant (since it produces dopamine), and other stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin, are not to be taken if you have glaucoma. Dosages and Side Effects. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D., if you are taking supplemental tyrosine, you should start with 50 mg and slowly wor
