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Emsam Warnings and Precautions (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Emsam?

You should not take Emsam if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Emsam, the selegiline transdermal patch, or any of the inactive components used to make Emsam. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make Emsam.
     
  • Have a pheochromocytoma (a certain type of adrenal tumor).
     
  • Are undergoing elective surgery. You should stop Emsam for at least 10 days before undergoing any surgery that involves a general or local anesthetic.
     

A Summary of Emsam Warnings and Precautions

There are several situations in which Emsam should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with Emsam. However, it is possible that not all of the precautions or warnings for Emsam were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Emsam warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;