MAO B inhibitors
MAO B inhibitors help in the inhibition of an enzyme monoamine oxidase B. monoamine oxidase B is responsible for the breakdown of dopamine in the brain. Rasagiline and selegiline are some examples of MAO B inhibitors. It is important to talk to your doctors prior to taking any medications with MAO B inhibitors as they might interact with several drugs like:
- Some narcotics
- Antidepressants
- John’s wort
- Ciprofloxacin
It is important to understand that the effectiveness of some Parkinson’s disease medications might decrease with time. At the later stage of Parkinson’s disease, the side effects prevail over the benefits of the medications. However, the medications might still give adequate control over symptoms.