Get Informed: Eldepryl
Active Ingredient(s)
Selegiline
What does it do?
This product is primarily used to treat Parkinson's disease. The transdermal product Emsam is used to treat to depression. It works by improving the chemical balance in the brain.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-26 9:38 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:03 PM
Other Names
- Selegiline
- Emsam
- Zelapar
- Eldepryl
- Selegilin
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
Black Box Warning
The Emsam product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children and adolescents with depression.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 05 Jun 1989
- Est US Patients*
- 17,570
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Eldepryl or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Eldepryl
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Eldepryl during the past year.
Eldepryl Safety Report
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What is Eldepryl used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 130 patients that use Eldepryl (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's Disease | 67% |
mild
severe
|
| Depression | 22% |
mild
severe
|
| Insomnia | 11% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Eldepryl work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 130 users taking Eldepryl (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iGuard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 55%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Eldepryl outweigh the bad things.
- 11%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Eldepryl.
Global Patient Feedback for Eldepryl (Selegiline) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Zelpar worked well for me over the last couple of years as part of my Parkinson's arsenal. Recently made the switch to Selegeline based upon no coverage by my health insurance for Zelapar. Advised there was no difference between Zelapar and Selegeline. Zelpar was easy to take via 2 tablets that would dissolve under the tongue every am. With Selegeline, I now take1 tablet two times a day.
51 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-23 16:46:00
Question/Comment:
I have been aking Zelepar for several years for parkinsons along with sinemet. It works great for me. My right arm and leg used to shake some and has stopped the shaking so far.
84 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-01-04 08:39:16
Question/Comment:
I'm on maripex and selegeline for almost a year and its' amazing...
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-11-17 00:43:41
Answer/Reply:
The warnings that come with Selegiline tell you to avoid many foods, such as, coffee, spinach, beets, cola, eggplant, some meats, raspberries, and many more. What happens if we do eat some of these foods?
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-05-28 10:24:51
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Eating these foods while taking selegiline may greatly increase your blood pressure. It is best to avoid food containing tyramine and caffeinated drinks when taking selegiline. Some examples of tyramine containing food that are the most important to avoid are: many cheeses, pickled foods, chocolates, certain meats, beer, wine, and alcohol-free or reduced-alcohol beer and wine. Your doctor can give you a complete list of dietary restrictions.
Posted: 2009-06-03 20:36:52
Question/Comment:
I have parkinsons and I have been taking Zelapar for about a year to increase the benefits of Carbidopa/levodopa.
It works for me. No side effects.
75 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-10-07 17:45:21
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Patient Comments About
Eldepryl