# Selegiline Hcl (Selegiline Hydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/selegiline-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Selegiline Hcl?

Selegiline Hcl (brand name: Selegiline Hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and parkinson disease. Across the United States, 1,000 doctors prescribe Selegiline to approximately 4,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Selegiline Hydrochloride

## Indications

Selegiline Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, parkinson disease, depressive disorder, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/attention-deficit-disorder-with-hyperactivity)
- [Parkinson Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/parkinson-disease)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/depressive-disorder)
- [Schizophrenia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/schizophrenia)
- [Alzheimer Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/alzheimer-disease)

## Mechanism of action

increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance that is needed to control movement) in the brain

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antidepressant
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

headache

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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