phenelzine
/ˈfɛnəlziːn/
noun
- A type of antidepressant medication that works by blocking an enzyme in the brain; used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
- Her doctor prescribed phenelzine after other antidepressants did not help her depression.
- Phenelzine can be very effective, but it requires careful monitoring by a healthcare professional.
- People taking phenelzine must avoid certain foods like aged cheese and red wine.
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