What is Selgin (Selegiline) used for?

Selgin (Selegiline) is an oral medication prescribed to treat movement disorders associated with Parkinson's disease. It prevents the breakdown of dopamine in the brain to reduce symptoms such as stiff movements, shaking, or slow movement. Your physician may prescribe it along with other medications such as levodopa to get more effective results from treatment.

How should I use Selgin (Selegiline)?

Follow your physician's instructions while using Selgin (Selegiline) to get the most effective results from treatment. One daily dose of one tablet is usually taken along with a meal to prevent nausea, but your particular directions will differ depending on your health condition and the severity of your symptoms. It should be noted that it is not recommended to take over 5mg within a period of twenty-four hours. Swallow these doses whole with a full glass of water to aid absorption. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablets before use to avoid unintentionally destroying its contents. Ask your pharmacist or physician any questions you have regarding the medication to make sure you are using it correctly.

What are the side effects of Selgin (Selegiline)?

Some patients using Selgin (Selegiline) have reported experiencing side effects including:

• Weakness or dizziness
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Constipation
• Back or muscle pain
• Insomnia
• Sores in the mouth or trouble swallowing

More serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention are irritability, hallucinations, faintness, muscle tremors, painful urination, seizures, confusion, or sudden numbness. Immediately inform your physician of any symptoms that become intense to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your regimen to prevent more problems from occurring.

Please Note

Selgin (Selegiline) should not be used if you have an active peptic ulcer or if you are taking other powerful medications. Do not combine this medication with levadopa if you have hypertension, prostate cancer, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmia, angina, dementia, psychotic illness, cardiovascular disease, or a tumor affecting the adrenal gland. Also disclose if you have a peptic ulcer, irregular heartbeats, unstable blood pressure, or a psychotic illness as these conditions may cause complications requiring reduced dosages or other adjustments.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Selgin (Selegiline). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.