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233616 tn?1312787196

HR.......does P450 in tricyclics hold true for tetracyclics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytochrome_P450_oxidase

I'm uncertain as to how the effect to tricyclics on this P450 gene relate to overall iron levels and whether they are safer or less safe than tetracyclics or SSRI's in this regard.

If you could shed any light here it would be much appreciated.

thanks
maryB
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Cytochrome P-450 3A4:

and

Milk thistle

which has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P-450 3A4. Although no interactions have been reported, inhibition of drug metabolism may occur for several agents (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, triazolam).

but so again, what does it do to iron levels??
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I am on Clomipramine a tricyclic for OCD, I always wondered how it was treating my liver.
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