Selegiline (oral): What Is Selegiline


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What is selegiline?


Selegiline prevents the breakdown of a chemical in your brain called dopamine (DO pa meen). Low levels of this chemical are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Selegiline is used together with other medicines to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Selegiline may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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Last updated: December 08, 2006

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