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Eldepryl description. Selegiline ( seh-LEDGE-ah-leen) is used in combination with levodopa or levodopa and carbidopa combination to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes called shaking palsy or paralysis agitans. Eldepryl works to increase and extend the effects of levodopa, and may help to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease. Selegiline is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S.) Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Why prescribed Eldepryl. Selegiline is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. You may take it in combination with another medication. Eldepryl is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Eldepryl. Selegiline comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken twice a day. Selegiline may be taken for a long time to treat Parkinson's disease. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take selegiline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking selegiline suddenly without talking with your doctor. Sudden stoppage can cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease to return. Brand names: - Apo-Selegiline - Carbex - Eldepryl - Gen-Selegiline - Novo-Selegiline - Nu-Selegiline - SD Deprenyl - Selegiline - Selegiline-5 |