Eldepryl Dosage: An Introduction
There is only one standard recommended dosage of
Eldepryl® (
selegiline hydrochloride) for
Parkinson's disease treatment. As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Eldepryl Dosing for Parkinson's Disease
The recommended starting Eldepryl dosage for
Parkinson's disease is Eldepryl 5 mg twice daily, at breakfast and lunch.
Eldepryl is only approved for use in combination with
carbidopa-levodopa medications, such as
Sinemet®, Sinemet
® CR, or
Parcopa®. Many people will need to use a lower
carbidopa-levodopa dosage (especially if side effects occur). Your healthcare provider will determine when (and if) you need to lower your
carbidopa-levodopa dosage.
General Eldepryl Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking Eldepryl include the following:
- The medication comes in capsule form. It is taken by mouth twice a day, at breakfast and lunch.
- You can take Eldepryl with food or on an empty stomach. If it seems to bother your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Make sure to take Eldepryl at the same times each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Eldepryl will not work if you stop taking it. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug without first talking to your healthcare provider.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your Eldepryl dosage, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Add this article to your Favorites
Email this article
Print