Emsam

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Brand Name: Emsam

Generic Name: Selegiline

Primary Use: Major Depressive Disorder

Dosage Forms:

• Transdermal system: 6mg/24 hours, 9mg/24 hours and 12mg/24 hours

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Depression
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness/light-headedness
• Mouth sores
• Gas
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Unusual dreams
• Sleepiness
• Pain in legs and back
• Difficult swallowing
• Difficulty falling and staying asleep
• Sleepiness
• Heartburn
• Purple blotches on skin
• Skin redness, irritation and rash
• Sore throat

More serious side effects:

• Hypertensive crises
• Suicidal thoughts
• Chest pain
• Sinus infection

How long should it be taken?

Treatment with Emsam should be as per doctor’s advice.

Effectiveness:

• According to clinical studies, Emsam has shown significant improvement for depressive patients.
• The clinical studies also showed that those patients on Emsam, had significantly longer duration to relapse.