Selegiline (oral)
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What is the most important information I should know about selegiline?
| Pronunciation: | se LE ji leen |
| Brand: | Eldepryl, Zelapar |
There are many other medicines that can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with selegiline. Tell your doctor about all other prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
 | While taking selegiline, do not drink alcohol or eat foods that are high in tyramine, listed in the "What should I avoid while using selegiline?" section of this leaflet. Eating tyramine while you are using selegiline can raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels and cause life-threatening symptoms. |
You should become very familiar with the list of foods to avoid while you are using selegiline.
| | Do not stop taking selegiline suddenly or you may have harmful side effects. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed. Talk with your doctor before stopping the medication. |
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| Last updated: | December 08, 2006 |
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