Has anyone had any experience with increased light sensitivity from selegiline or Azilect? From what I can learn on Google, this is a common side effect from MAO B inhibitors.
MAO B Inhibitors: Has anyone had any... - Cure Parkinson's
MAO B Inhibitors
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I've had it from Parkinsons. Predated diagnosis. Never been on MAOB's.
Hi ldq1997
I have had light sensitivity for many years. I have not heard of this being related to MAO-b inhibitors. My doctor blamed it on one of my blood pressure medications. My skin is very sensitive to the sun, especially my lips, which I have to protect very carefully. I wear prescription glasses, which are light sensitive and change to a dark shade in sunlight. I cannot see without some form of sunlight protection. I have not used MAO-b inhibitors for over ten years, but am still sensitive to bright light. As an aside, I have good night vision for driving. Maybe that is connected somehow.
John
John -
Here is one of the "hits" I got from Google:
Drug Information Handout Seleginine (Parkryl
What are the possible side effects? Tell your health care provider if you have any
side effects that continue or get worse. Serious (report these to your h
ealth care provider right away): Chest pain, enlarged pupils, fast or slow heartbeat, severe headache, increased sensitivity to light, increased sweating (possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin), severe nausea and vomiting, stiff or sore neck.
Then another one says:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
More serious side effects may include:
Severe chest pain
Severe headache
Stiff, sore neck
Enlarged pupils
Increased sensitivity of eyes to light
Fast or slow heartbeat
Sweating, with or without fever or cold, clammy skin
Nausea and vomiting.
Read more: faqs.org/health/topics/54/M...
Both of these references list increased sensitivity to light as a "more serious" side effect.
ldq1997
I've been on Azilect for almost a year now. I'm not having any problems with light sensitivity.
Hi idq1997
I have been on Azilect for about 4 years and don't get any particular light senstivity - shows how individual drugs affect individuals so differently