Safety Profile

Selank Side Effects & Safety

Selank is notable among anxiolytics for its favorable safety profile, lacking sedation, dependence, and cognitive impairment.

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Side effects by severity

Uncommon2 effects

Mild nasal irritation (intranasal)

Transient; resolves with continued use.

Headache

Uncommon; typically mild.

Rare2 effects

Dizziness

Rarely reported.

Allergic reactions

Rare hypersensitivity.

Contraindications

Pregnancy and lactation
Known hypersensitivity

Drug interactions

Limited published data
May potentiate effects of other anxiolytics (theoretical)

Special populations

Not FDA approved. Russian clinical data includes use in adults; pediatric/geriatric data is limited.

Safety summary

Selank is one of the safest anxiolytic agents studied. Russian trials report no dependence, withdrawal, or cognitive impairment.

Frequently asked

Is Selank addictive?

Russian clinical data reports no withdrawal or dependence, even after prolonged use — a stark contrast to benzodiazepines.