See more Common side effects of selegiline may include: redness or itching where the patch is worn; headache; diarrhea, upset stomach, dry mouth; sleep problems
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What is Emsam? Emsam prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects
Interactions
Formulary
Before Using
While selegiline has been approved for safety and efficacy when used as directed, like any other drug it still has its share of potential side-effects that it is important to be aware of
Precautions
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These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Specific studies not conducted to evaluate effect on pharmacokinetics of selegiline
trouble concentrating
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Selegiline in dogs and humans is used to control the levels of several neurotransmitters
Avoid or Use Alternate Drug
In clinical trials with selegiline transdermal patches, application site reaction was reported as the side effect that lead to treatment discontinuation in at least 1% of Selegiline
The most common side effects of the STS include application site reaction, headache, diarrhea, dyspepsia, insomnia, dry mouth, pharyngitis, and sinusitis (Somerset Pharmaceuticals 2006)
Precautions Before taking selegiline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies
Selegiline is available as 1
Adult: Initially, 6 mg daily, may increase in increments of 3 mg/24 hr every 2 weeks