What is Selegiline used for?
Selegiline is used to treat symptoms of parkinson disease. Selegiline does not cure Parkinson’s disease but it improves your range of motion and improves your ability to walk, get dressed and exercise. Selegiline improves the shakiness, muscle stiffness and loss of movement associated with Parkinson’s disease. Selegiline is a MAO inhibitor which works by preventing the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain which assists with movement and normal function.
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How to use Selegiline?
Always read and understand the patient information guide provided with the product before you begin taking Selegiline. When you buy Selegiline online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
This is usually taken in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. Selegiline is taken by mouth twice daily in the morning and at midday. If taken late in the day it can affect your ability to sleep. Take Selegiline exactly as prescribed. It may take a few weeks before you see the full benefit. Do not stop taking it unless advised to do so by your doctor.
Selegiline can cause some persons to fall asleep suddenly during their normal daily activities. This can occur at any time during your therapy with Selegiline even if you have been taking it for a long time. If you experience sudden sleepiness, do not drive or perform any activity which requires your full attention.
This should not be used with MAO inhibitors as it can increase your risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome. Your doctor and pharmacist can advise you if you have other conditions requiring treatment. Other medicines such as levodopa carbidopa may improve your condition when used in combination.
Selegiline drug interactions
The following drugs are known to interact with Selegiline. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible drug interactions. It is important to disclose all your current medications, (including prescription medications and herbal products) with your doctor to prevent allergic reactions or adverse interactions. They may have to determine if the interaction is worth the benefit of using both drugs or if your therapeutic plan needs to be changed.
- Amoxapine
- Mestranol
- Pseudoephedrine
- Hydromorphone
- Insulin Aspart, Recombinant
- Sumatriptan
- Tyrosine
- Guanadrel
- Rasagiline
- Dibenzepin
- Clovoxamine
- Amitriptyline
- Amineptine
- Paroxetine
- Carbamazepine
- Droperidol
- Ginseng
- Amitriptylinoxide
- Solriamfetol
- Femoxetine
- Drospirenone
- Lithium
- Amphetamine
- Furazolidone
- Dihydrocodeine
- Bromperidol
- Veralipride
- Methamphetamine
- Oxycodone
- Methyldopa
- Pentazocine
- Phenylalanine
- Alfentanil
- Tranylcypromine
- Granisetron
- Norgestimate
- Nefopam
- Ozanimod
- Lorcaserin
- Midodrine
- St John's Wort
- Pimozide
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Iobenguane I 123
- Insulin
- Nalbuphine
- Fluvoxamine
- Phenelzine
- Norepinephrine
What are side effects of Selegiline?
Selegiline has known side effects. This is not a complete list and includes frequently reported adverse events. If you experience any signs and symptoms of serious side effects when taking this, talk to your doctor or seek emergency care.
Report side effects to your doctor. If you find them unmanageable call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. We also have a pharmacist that can provide counselling when you buy Selegiline online.
- stuffy nose
- muscle aching or cramping
- loss of appetite
- irritability
- voice changes
- indigestion
- hoarseness
- slow or fast heartbeat
- numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
- excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- mood changes
- sneezing
- Agitation
- fast or irregular pulse (continuing)
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
- dryness or soreness of the throat
- troubled breathing
- congestion
- bruising
- poor coordination
- pounding in the ears
- severe spasm where the head and heels are bent backward and the body arched forward
- shivering
- body aches or pain
- overactive reflexes
- Twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
- talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
- difficulty with swallowing
- decreased urine
- Acid or sour stomach
- difficulty opening the mouth or lockjaw
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- Agitation
- Blurred vision
- tooth problems
- discouragement
- leg cramps
- large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
- nausea or vomiting
- restlessness
- dry mouth
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fever
- chest pain
- irregular heartbeat
- Dry skin
- convulsions
- nervousness
- heartburn
- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- difficult or labored breathing
- passing gas
- tiredness
- stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- muscle pain or cramps
- muscle pains or stiffness
- trouble concentrating
- bloated or full feeling
- increased thirst
- difficulty with moving
- joint pain
- feeling sad or empty
- cough
- swelling or inflammation of the mouth
- diarrhea
- swollen joints
- back pain
- tightness in the chest
- hives, itching, or skin rash
- high or low blood pressure
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- loss of interest or pleasure
- trouble sleeping
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- belching
- dizziness
- runny nose
- high fever
- chest pain
- headache
- trouble sleeping
- sweating
- dizziness (severe) or fainting
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