eldepryl

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Tyramine-rich foods

  Watch out for: aged cheeses, cured or fermented meats, sauerkraut, soy sauce, tap/unpasteurized beer, and other aged or fermented foods.

  MAO inhibitors block the enzyme that breaks down tyramine. Eating high-tyramine foods while on an MAOI can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure (a hypertensive crisis).

  What to do: Follow the specific food list your prescriber gives you and avoid high-tyramine foods while taking an MAOI (and for a period after stopping). Seek urgent care for a sudden severe headache.

  Source: Phenelzine (an MAOI) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Eldepryl treat?

Eldepryl (Selegiline Hydrochloride) may be used to treat alzheimer disease, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, depressive disorder, parkinson disease, schizophrenia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Eldepryl cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $19.56 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Nardil — about $17.66 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Eldepryl?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Eldepryl. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Eldepryl?

Eldepryl is marketed by Quagen. You can see Quagen's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Eldepryl a brand-name or generic drug?

Eldepryl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Selegiline Hydrochloride.

Is Eldepryl available over the counter?

No. Eldepryl is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Eldepryl come in?

Eldepryl is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Eldepryl?

Eldepryl is classified as monoamine oxidase inhibitor, monoamine oxidase type b inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Eldepryl FDA-registered?

Eldepryl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020647. You can verify this on its official FDA label.