Selgin

Side Effects of Selgin are Constipation, Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Confusion, Hallucination, Headache, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Slow heart rate, Muscle cramp, Fatigue, Breathlessness, Rash, Pharyngitis, Sinus inflammation, Mouth ulcer, Movement disorder, Increased liver enzymes.

How Selgin Products work

Selegiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

In Depth Information for Selgin Products

You have been prescribed Selgin to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It should preferably be taken with breakfast or lunch as taking it late in the day may cause trouble sleeping.
It can an make you dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you suddenly stand up from sitting or laying down. Thus get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
Avoid eating foods high in tyramine (eg. aged cheeses, air-dried meats, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wines) while taking Selgin, since it can cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.
Don't stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor, since it can be dangerous.
Parkinson's disease can increase your risk for skin cancer. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual growth or bumps on your skin.
Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for depression or mood disorders.

Patient Concerns about Selgin Products

Frequently asked questions about Selgin Products

Q. Is Selgin Tablet safe?

Selgin Tablet is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor

Q. Is Selgin Tablet a stimulant?

Selgin Tablet can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc

Q. Is Selgin Tablet addictive?

Selgin Tablet is not addictive

Q. Is selegiline a dopamine agonist?

Selegiline is not a dopamine agonist. It enhances the action of dopamine (either natural dopamine or dopamine obtained from conversion of levodopa) in brain by preventing its breakdown

Q. Does Selgin Tablet need to be tapered?

Selgin Tablet needs to be tapered and should not be suddenly stopped as it may cause fever, sweating, stiff muscles, and loss of consciousness if abruptly discontinued

Q. Is Selgin Tablet neuroprotective?

Selgin Tablet is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson's disease

Q. Does Selgin Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain?

Selgin Tablet causes weight loss.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.