This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Emsam (Selegiline Transdermal) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (132)
Life Threatening Events (2)
Disability (2)
Reports by Reaction Type
Application Site Erythema (24),
Application Site Rash (17),
Drug Ineffective (15),
Depression (15),
Insomnia (14),
Application Site Pruritus (13),
Application Site Vesicles (8),
Headache (7),
Drug Effect Decreased (7),
Anxiety (7),
Application Site Urticaria (7),
Application Site Irritation (7)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Emsam (Selegiline Transdermal). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Emsam side effects in 71 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 54.4 kg (119.7 pounds)
Reactions: Confusional State, Movement Disorder, Cognitive Disorder, non-Cardiac Chest Pain, Somnolence, Myalgia, Speech Disorder, Slow Response To Stimuli, Ecchymosis, Insomnia, Bradyphrenia, Obsessive Thoughts, Feeling Abnormal, Hallucination
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Dosage: changed qday
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2011-04-07
End date: 2011-04-08
Emsam
Dosage: changed qday
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2011-04-07
End date: 2011-04-08
Mirtazapine
Other drugs received by patient: Evista; Gabapentin; Aspirin; Intal; Vitamins, Other Combinations; Cozaar; Zetia; Quercetin; Vitamin D; Calcium Magnesium Citrate; Neurontin; Miralax / 00754501 /; Coq10; Calcium; Magnesium Sulfate; Magnesium Sulfate; Allopurinol; Oxycodone HCL; Fish OIL; Citracal / 01606701 /; Collagen Bovine; Tylenol Extended Relief; Digestive AID; Clonazepam; D-Mannose; Vitamin; Resveratrol; Bilberry + Lutein; Lipitor; Singulair; Multi-Vitamin; Green TEA / 01578101 /; Astaxanthin; Herbal Liver Form; Mirtazapine; Advair; Mirapex
Possible Emsam side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-03
Patient: 59 year old male
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Facial Pain, Abdominal Pain Upper, Oral Discomfort, Diplopia, Rhinalgia, DRY Mouth, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Cholecystectomy, Salivary Hypersecretion, Toothache
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2011-11-26
End date: 2012-04-07
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Start date: 2012-04-08
End date: 2012-05-18
Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL; Percocet; Androgel; Xanax; Aspirin; Crestor; Synthroid; Ambien; Vitamin D
Possible Emsam side effects in 44 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-02
Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Gastrointestinal Infection, Weight Decreased, Drug Effect Decreased, Dehydration, Hernia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Xanax
Possible Emsam side effects in 46 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-27
Patient: 46 year old female, weighing 113.4 kg (249.5 pounds)
Reactions: Serotonin Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-11
Patient: 59 year old male
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Hypoaesthesia, Abdominal Pain Upper, Oral Discomfort, Diplopia, Rhinalgia, DRY Mouth, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Cholecystectomy, Salivary Hypersecretion, Toothache
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2011-11-26
End date: 2012-04-07
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Start date: 2012-04-08
End date: 2012-05-18
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Metformin HCL; Vitamin D; Crestor; Ambien; Xanax; Percocet; Androgel; Aspirin
Possible Emsam side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-23
Patient: 59 year old male
Reactions: Weight Decreased, DRY Mouth, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Pain Upper
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Start date: 2012-04-08
Emsam
Dosage: qd
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2011-12-26
End date: 2012-04-07
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Ambien; Metformin HCL; Androgel; Percocet; Crestor
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Application Site Vesicles
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Nausea, Insomnia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Application Site Reaction, Application Site Discolouration, Middle Insomnia, Application Site Scar
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Lithium Carbonate; Lorazepam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)
Reactions: Muscle Tightness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Abilify; Cytomel
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Application Site Rash, Application Site Pruritus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Screen False Positive
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Photosensitivity Reaction, Myalgia, Fatigue, Nausea, Insomnia, Headache, Suicidal Ideation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Application Site Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Contusion, Pain, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 28 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 28 year old male
Reactions: Application Site Urticaria, Application Site Warmth, Application Site Erythema, Application Site Erosion, Application Site Irritation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2010-01-01
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: male
Reactions: Nightmare, Insomnia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Application Site Urticaria
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 47 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 47 year old female
Reactions: Application Site Urticaria, Application Site Erythema, Application Site Pruritus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Dosage: changed q24h
Start date: 2011-04-01
Emsam
Dosage: changed q24h
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2011-03-01
End date: 2011-04-01
Possible Emsam side effects in 58 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 58 year old female
Reactions: Abnormal Behaviour
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Dilantin
Possible Emsam side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 72 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Insomnia, Dizziness, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Lovastatin; Cartia XT; Seroquel; Diltiazem HCL; Levothyroxine Sodium; Multi-Vitamin; Warfarin Sodium; Pramipexole Dihydrochloride; Sotalol HCL; Lorazepam; Insulin
Possible Emsam side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: male
Reactions: Balance Disorder, Blood Sodium Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin TAB; Lisinopril; Zocor; Tamsulosin HCL; Fish OIL; Plavix; Metoprolol Succinate
Possible Emsam side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Application Site Erythema, Application Site Rash, Application Site Irritation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 57 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 57 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Suicidal Ideation, Hypersomnia, Delusion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Start date: 2011-04-14
Emsam
Indication: Suicidal Ideation
Start date: 2011-03-09
End date: 2011-04-14
Emsam
Start date: 2011-04-14
Emsam
Indication: Delusion
Start date: 2011-03-09
End date: 2011-04-14
Emsam
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2011-03-09
End date: 2011-04-14
Emsam
Start date: 2011-04-14
Other drugs received by patient: Ursodiol; Levothyroxine Sodium; Nifedipine
Possible Emsam side effects in 80 year old
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 80 year old
Reactions: Dermatitis Contact
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in 68 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: 68 year old male
Reactions: Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain Upper
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient: male
Reactions: Application Site Reaction, Application Site Discolouration, Application Site Erythema, Application Site Vesicles, Application Site Irritation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
Possible Emsam side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Emsam
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