eldepryl
selegiline (seh LEDGE ah leen)
What is the most important information I should know about Eldepryl?
• Do not take larger doses than are prescribed for you eldepryl. Larger doses willnot have any greater effect, but serious side effects could result eldepryl.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities eldepryl. Eldepryl may cause dizziness or drowsiness eldepryl. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities eldepryl.
What is Eldepryl?
• Eldepryl is used to treat Parkinson's disease eldepryl. Parkinson's disease isassociated with low levels of a chemical called dopamine (doe PA meen) in yourbrain eldepryl. The exact way that Eldepryl works is unknown eldepryl. However, it is believedthat Eldepryl prevents the breakdown of dopamine in your brain eldepryl. Eldepryl isusually added to a treatment regimen after levodopa/carbidopa therapy beginsto deteriorate eldepryl.
• Eldepryl is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor musclecontrol of Parkinson's disease eldepryl. It is also used to treat the same muscular conditionswhen they are caused by drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine(Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others eldepryl.
• Eldepryl may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide eldepryl.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Eldepryl?
• Eldepryl should not be taken if you are taking meperidine (Demerol) eldepryl.
• Before taking Eldepryl, tell your doctor if you have any other medicalconditions eldepryl. You may require special monitoring or a special dosage because ofother conditions or other medicines that you are taking eldepryl.
• Eldepryl is in the FDA pregnancy category C eldepryl. This means that it is notknown whether Eldepryl will harm an unborn baby eldepryl. Do not take Eldepryl withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant eldepryl.
• It is also not known whether Eldepryl will harm a nursing infant eldepryl. Donot take Eldepryl without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby eldepryl.
How should I take Eldepryl?
• Take Eldepryl exactly as directed by your doctor eldepryl. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you eldepryl.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water eldepryl.
• Eldepryl is usually taken twice a day, at breakfast and lunch eldepryl. Followyour doctor's directions eldepryl.
• Do not take larger doses than are prescribed for you eldepryl. Larger doses willnot have any greater effect, but serious side effects could result eldepryl.
• Store Eldepryl at room temperature away from moisture and heat eldepryl.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember eldepryl. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose eldepryl. Do not take a double dose of this medication eldepryl.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention eldepryl.
• Symptoms of a Eldepryl overdose include excitement, irritability, nervousness,insomnia, dizziness, severe headache, hallucinations, weakness, sweating, andseizures eldepryl.
What should I avoid while taking Eldepryl?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities eldepryl. Eldepryl may cause dizziness or drowsiness eldepryl. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities eldepryl.
• Do not take doses higher than those prescribed for you eldepryl. Higher doseswill not have any greater effect, but serious side effects could result eldepryl.
What are the possible side effects of Eldepryl?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingEldepryl and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· a severe headache;
· restlessness, agitation, or irritability;
· sweating;
· convulsions; or
· uncontrollable or irregular movements eldepryl.
• Other, less serious side effects may also occur eldepryl. Continue to take Eldepryland talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or drowsiness;
· nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea;
· insomnia or vivid dreams;
· mild confusion, agitation, or anxiety;
· a mild headache; or
· dry mouth eldepryl.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur eldepryl. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome eldepryl.
What other drugs will affect Eldepryl?
• Before taking Eldepryl, tell your doctor if you are taking:
· fluoxetine (Prozac), or
· meperidine (Demerol) eldepryl.
• You may not be able to take Eldepryl, or you may require a dose adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking either of the medicines listed above eldepryl.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Eldepryl eldepryl. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines eldepryl.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Eldepryl written for healthprofessionals that you may read eldepryl.
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