Posted by Lorraine on March 13, 2001, at 13:53:19
In reply to Re: Selegilene Transdermal Patch, posted by Mr. Scott on March 13, 2001, at 11:40:54
Selegiline is a wonderful drug. It is written up in Smart Drugs and Smart Drugs II (books avail. at Amazon.com or your local library). It is being using in Alzheimer's as a neuroprotective, neurorescue and possibly neurorestorative action. It significantly extended the life of rats (I don't know that that translates to humans tho). It is a puppy uppper and converts to amphetamine in the liver. You can take up to 15 mg a day without dietary restrictions. Above 15 mg it is a non-selective MAO with the "cheese effect" potential and dietary restrictions apply. I was put on it because I am treatment resistant and we are trying to find an MAO effect without the dietary restrictions. I started on 5 mg a day (2.5 2x day) and am now at 10 mg a day. I am taking it with Neurontin, which is an anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety drug. I really would like to see Selegiline work because I believe that the drug is actually good for you in addition to helping with depression. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
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