Emsam
Active Ingredient(s): SelegilineFDA Approved: * February 27, 2006
Pharm Company: * SOMERSET
Category: Parkinsons
Selegiline, also known as L-deprenyl and sold under the brand names Eldepryl and Emsam among others, is a medication which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder.[1] It is provided in the form of a capsule or tablet taken by mouth for Parkinson's disease and as a patch applied to skin for depression. Selegiline acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, and increases levels of monoamine neurotransmitters in the brain. At typical clinical dose... [wikipedia]
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As a victim of refractory depression I have only found one medication that worked, EMSAM, unfortunately I am allergic to...
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