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Tranylcypromine-clomipramine

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| from = tranylcypromine
| to = clomipramine
| stop =
* Gradually decrease the dosage of tranylcypromine with 10-20 mg/week.
* When a dosage of 10 mg/day is reached, stop administration.
| start =
* '''Day 1-14:''' a wash-out period of two weeks is necessary.
* '''Day 15:''' start clomipramine after this period in a low dosage of 25-50 mg/day.
| info =
* Occurence of the serotonin syndrome is theoretically possible.
* The wash-out period is necessary for the MAO enzymes to restore their function.}}
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