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Click on an icon to view.Side Effects of the Selegiline Transdermal Patch to Report
There are a number of side effects with the selegiline transdermal patch that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:- Dangerously high blood pressure (called a hypertensive crisis). Signs of a hypertensive crisis can include:
- Headaches
- Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (palpitations)
- A sore or stiff neck
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating, with a high fever (or sometimes with cold, clammy skin)
- Sensitivity to light
- A rapid heart rate (tachycardia) or slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Chest pain or throat tightness
- Dilated (wide open) pupils.
- Low blood pressure (hypotension). Signs of low blood pressure can include:
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting.
- Confusion, delusions, or hallucinations
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior (see Emsam and Suicide)
- Hostility or aggressiveness
- Engaging in unusual or dangerous activities
- Restlessness or an inability to sit still
- Extreme elation or feelings of happiness that may switch back and forth with a depressed or sad mood
- Other unusual changes in behavior
- Anxiety, agitation, or panic attacks
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including an unexplained rash, hives, itching, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD