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Brand Names: Eldepryl, Emsam, Jumex, Otrasel, Zelapar

What is Selegiline? Selegiline is a Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is an antidepressant and anti-Parkinson's agent. When used in combination with levodopa containing drugs such as Sinemet it can improve their efficacy by slowing the breakdown of levodopa. The transdermal product is used to treat depression.

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Reasons Taken

168 patients in the community are taking or have taken Selegiline.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat Parkinson's 121 72%
Other 8 4%
Stiffness/spasticity 7 4%
disease-related symptoms 3 1%
General health 2 1%
Depression 1 <1%
Hand tremor 1 <1%
Slowness 1 <1%
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 1 <1%
Dry mouth (xerostomia) 1 <1%
Fatigue 1 <1%
Support another treatment 1 <1%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Selegiline.

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All (Show Top 10)

  0 mg Daily 6 mg All the time (24/7) 0.1 mg Daily 0.5 mg Daily 1.25 mg Daily 1.5 mg Daily 1.5 Daily 2.25 mg Daily 2.5 mg Daily 3 mg Daily 5 mg Daily 5 mg One time 6 mg Daily 10 mg Daily 15 mg Daily 20 mg Daily 40 mg Daily 125 mg Daily
  9 Number of Patients: 9 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 13 Number of Patients: 13 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 14 Number of Patients: 14 1 Number of Patients: 1 20 Number of Patients: 20 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 47 Number of Patients: 47 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Selegiline or how long patients were taking Selegiline before stopping.

Currently taking Selegiline

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
5
6
7
10
20
29

Stopped taking Selegiline

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
10
2
6
4
9
17
Why Patients Stopped Taking Selegiline (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 13 26% Doctor's advice: 26%
Did not seem to work 12 24% Did not seem to work: 24%
Side effects too severe 12 24% Side effects too severe: 24%
Other 11 22% Other: 22%
Personal research 6 12% Personal research: 12%
Expense 2 4% Expense: 4%
Not indicated 2 4% Not indicated: 4%
Course of treatment ended 1 2% Course of treatment ended: 2%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 17 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 25% 3
Moderate 33% 4
Slight 25% 3
Can't tell 17% 2

Treat Parkinson's

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 18% 3
Moderate 6% 1
Mild 6% 1
None 71% 12

Top reported side-effects include: trouble falling asleep, tiredness, Dietary restrictions

Summary results are based on 17 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 17)

  • dixie pixie
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
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  • dixie pixie
  • by dixie pixie
    Apr 07, 2008
  • EfficacyCan't tell
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Treat Parkinson's

  • browncat87
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: none
    Arms: none
    Chest: none
    Legs: none
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  • browncat87
  • by browncat87
    Aug 19, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Depression
Advice/Tips
stick with it

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