Side Effects of the Selegiline Transdermal Patch

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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.