Seligiline Hcl - Selegiline - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Seligiline Hcl.
• Carbex, Eldepryl
• seh-LEDGE-uh-leen

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may be absent for up to 12 hours and may include excitement, irritability, restlessness, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, flushing, sweating, fast heartbeat, headache, confusion, and seizures.

Seligiline Hcl Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn or dry mouth.
• These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If they continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
• Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
• If this happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
• Avoid sunlamps.
• This medication can cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days of therapy.
• Avoid tasks requiring alertness if you experience these effects.
• Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any of the following side effects.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed.
• It may take a few weeks for the full benefits of the drug to be noticed.
• Do not stop taking this drug without first consulting your doctor.

Seligiline Hcl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
• It is used along with levodopa or levodopa/carbidopa to make it more effective.

Read Before Using Seligiline Hcl (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.