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(also known as Eldepryl, EMSAM)
Selegiline is used in combination with levodopa or levodopa and carbidopa combination to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes called shaking palsy or paralysis agitans. This medicine works to increase and extend the effects of levodopa, and may help to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Parkinson's Disease | 32 |
78% |
| Depression | 11 |
82% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
100% |
| Panic Attacks | 1 |
100% |
| Multiple Personalities | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 81% (52
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Selegiline Reviews
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Works a little.
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works well for major depression and ocd. has some side effects though, insomnia, dry mouth, and worsening of anxiety at onset of taking or upping dose.
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helps with symptoms if tremors.
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Taking for about 18 mo. now, a real help combined with the levadopa/carbidopa. No side effects noticed, which is great!
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I have been wearing the lowest dose EMSAM patch for 9 months. I have never felt happier or more energized. The only negative is that the patch is irriating my skin to the point of blisters and bleeding. Has any one else had this problem? Were you able to resolve it? Thanks!
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works good for me , take 3 times 10 mg/fay
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worked ok at the time
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very bad reaction terrible headaches irritibility
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Works better than the rest but not as well as Id like and I dont like that its an MAOI
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I tried the new patch which I liked but it didnt help with my depression.
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Discussions
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EMSAM
Emsam is used to treat depression. It is a Selegiline Transdermal system (patch) that is placed on the body in five different places, alternating, on... [More] -
Emsam
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PYSCH DRUGS
I hope these help you a bit. I know that Zoloft reacts differently from person to person. I would suggest talking to your Psychiatrist for further i... [More] -
Emsam?
Has anyone had any experience with the anti depressant Emsam? It's fairly new and my pdoc just put me on it today. [More] -
Selegiline as monotherapy for PD
A big study published in the Journal Neurology April 2006 found that treatment with the MAO inhibitor Selegiline (Zelapar, Carbex or Eldepryl are trad... [More]
