A reversible monoamine oxidase A inhibitor (moclobemide) facilitates smoking cessation and abstinence in heavy, dependent smokers*

Abstract

In this preliminary study, the reversible, selective MAO inhibitor moclobemide facilitated smoking cessation in highly dependent smokers. Further studies with substantially more smokers are needed to evaluate the role of MAO inhibitors in smoking cessation and abstinence in smokers with high nicotine dependence.