Drug details

Emsam (selegiline transdermal system)

type of Antiparkinson Agents, MAO Type B Inhibitors

Emsam (selegiline transdermal system) is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • fever,
  • confusion,
  • chest pain,
  • vision problems,
  • pounding in your neck or ears,
  • sudden numbness,
  • diarrhea
  • sweating,
  • weakness,
  • agitation,
  • restlessness,
  • shivering,
  • mood changes,
  • vomiting, and
  • anxiety,
  • panic attacks,
  • trouble sleeping,
  • impulsive behavior,
  • irritableness,
  • hostility,
  • aggression,
  • increased depression,
  • thoughts of self-harm,
  • hallucinations,
  • twitching,
  • fast or slow heartbeats,
  • fast heart rate,
  • loss of coordination,
  • muscle stiffness,
  • neck stiffness,
  • severe dizziness,
  • racing thoughts,
  • unusual risk-taking behavior,
  • increased energy,
  • talkativeness,
  • dilated pupils,
  • extreme happiness,
  • hyperactivity (mental or physical),
  • sudden and severe headache,
  • problems with speech or balance,
The following drugs are related to Emsam, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Trintellix (vortioxetine tablets)