Zelapar

Alternate Name: Eldepryl

Description: Zelapar is prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Selegiline is the generic name of Zelapar. The average Zelapar price is about $4,257 for a supply of 60, 1.25 mg oral tablets, disintegrating. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Zelapar discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian

Generic Available: No

Strength: 1.25 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dyskinesia (movement disorder), high or low blood pressure, or a history of mental health problems. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 7 days after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems:High or low blood pressureSerotonin syndrome (when used with other medicines)Dyskinesia (trouble controlling movements)Unusual changes in thoughts or behavior (including an urge to gamble or spend money, binge eating, or an increased sex drive)Mouth irritation This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. It may even cause you to fall asleep without warning while you are driving or doing other activities. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Standing up slowly from a sitting position or lying position can lessen the chance of getting dizzy. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: You must avoid many other medicines while you are using selegiline. These medicines used together could cause serious health problems, including death. Ask your doctor before you use any other medicine. You may need to wait 1 to 5 weeks before you can use the other medicine., Do not use selegiline if you are also using cyclobenzaprine, dextromethorphan, propoxyphene, or St John's wort. Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used narcotic pain medicines (including meperidine, methadone, tramadol) or another MAO inhibitor (including isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine) within the past 14 days., Some medicines may affect how selegiline works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, ephedrine, metoclopramide, nafcillin, phenobarbital, rifampinMedicine to treat depression or mental health problems (including TCAs, SSRIs), Avoid foods and drinks that are high in tyramine, because your blood pressure could get dangerously high. Your doctor should give you a complete list. In general, do not eat anything aged or fermented, such as most cheese, most alcohol, cured meat (such as salami), sauerkraut, and soy sauce. Check the expiration dates on packages. Tyramine levels get higher as food gets older or if it has not been refrigerated properly., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.