Does anyone still take MAOIs?: A look at the past, present, and future of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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Yes, though their use has significantly declined since their introduction in the 1950s, a 2018 study reported that MAOIs were effective in at least half of depressed patients who had not responded to other antidepressants. While not a first-line treatment, the answer to 'Does anyone still take MAOIs?' is that they remain a powerful and important option in specific clinical scenarios.
