Selegiline (oral): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Selegiline


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What are the possible side effects of selegiline?


emt Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
emt Stop taking selegiline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
  • sudden and severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, seizure (convulsions), and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body);
  • feeling light-headed, fainting;
  • hallucinations;
  • feeling restless, agitated, or irritable;
  • twitching muscle movements; or
  • painful or difficult urination.

Continue taking selegiline and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

  • dizziness, weakness;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • runny or stuffy nose;
  • back pain;
  • constipation; or
  • mouth sores or ulcers, pain with swallowing (while using Zelapar).

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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Last updated: December 08, 2006

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