Selegiline - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of peptic ulcer, uncontrolled high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, abnormal heart rhythm, chest pain, psychosis, severe liver or ‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​kidney dysfunction, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. So get out of bed slowly. • Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Monitor body temperature regularly. • Reduce levodopa dosage after initiation. • Avoid alcoholic beverages.