Emsam and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Emsam (selegiline), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Xyrem, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Emsam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,646 people who have side effects when taking Emsam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Emsam?

Emsam has active ingredients of selegiline. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 1,875 Emsam users. Check the latest studies of Emsam.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,885 drugs and 3,951 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jul, 12, 2026

1,646 people reported to have side effects when taking Emsam.
Among them, 36 people (2.19%) have Weight increased.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Emsam when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Emsam? *

female: 90.91 %
male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Emsam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Emsam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 25.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 22.22%
Irritability: 8 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 19.44%
Crying: 6 people, 16.67%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 16.67%
Depressed Mood: 5 people, 13.89%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 4 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 25.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 19.44%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 11.11%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 8.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 8.33%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 5.56%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 5.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.56%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on selegiline (the active ingredients of Emsam) and Emsam (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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