Selegiline Hcl Oral - Selegiline - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Selegiline Hcl Oral
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Read Before Using Selegiline Hcl Oral (precautions)

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

Selegiline Hcl Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

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.

Drug Interactions

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

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.

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).

Selegiline Hcl Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

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.

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.

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.