Selegiline

What is Selegiline?

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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 32
Moderate 25
Mild 34
None 116

Member evaluations

EdSikov

evaluated on Jun 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

MossyRock

evaluated on Jun 30, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

Abby Road

evaluated on Jun 05, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild
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