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Selegiline
How Selegiline works
Selegiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Side Effects
Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Peripheral edema, Influenza like symptoms, Depression, Dyspepsia, Cough
Usage
Selegiline is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Selegiline safe?Selegiline is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor
Q. Is Selegiline a stimulant?Selegiline can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc
Q. Is Selegiline addictive?Selegiline is not addictive
Q. Is selegiline a dopamine agonist?Selegiline is not a dopamine agonist. It enhances the action of dopamine (either natural dopamine or dopamine obtained from conversion of levodopa) in brain by preventing its breakdown
Q. Does Selegiline need to be tapered?Selegiline needs to be tapered and should not be suddenly stopped as it may cause fever, sweating, stiff muscles, and loss of consciousness if abruptly discontinued
Q. Is Selegiline neuroprotective?Selegiline is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson's disease
Q. Does Selegiline cause weight loss/weight gain?Selegiline causes weight loss.
