What is Selegiline?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Selegiline is an antidepressant and anti-Parkinson's agent. Orally it is used as an adjunct to levodopa/carbidopa therapy for Parkinson's disease; transdermally it is used for major depressive disorder. It has also been used for ADHD; negative symptoms of schizophrenia and extrapyramidal symptoms.
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How do members experience Selegiline?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1,890 | 152 | |
| Depressed mood | 40 | 39 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 22 | 16 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 12 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 7 | |
| Difficulty falling asleep | 4 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Dizziness | 3 | |
| Drowsiness | 3 | |
| Headaches | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 32 | |
| Moderate | 25 | |
| Mild | 34 | |
| None | 116 |
Member evaluations
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Apr 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
James30165
evaluated on Nov 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
Shaky Paws Grampa
evaluated on Apr 26, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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