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What is Azilect?

Azilect (rasagiline) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as poor muscle control, spasms, stiffness and tremors. Rasagiline may be used alone or with other medications and works by increasing levels of certain chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain.

Make sure to always read the patient information and instructions before using this medication. Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Take Azilect orally with or without food.
• Do not take more of this medication than prescribed. Your condition will not improve quicker although the risk of side effects will increase.
• Do not stop taking this medication without speaking to a doctor as some conditions can become worse when this medication is suddenly stopped.
• Avoid foods that are high in tyramine such as aged cheeses.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• About your drug and other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history particularly of high blood pressure, low blood pressure, mental illness, kidney disease or liver disease.
• If you are pregnant, planning on pregnancy or breast-feeding.

You should also know:

• You should get out of bed slowly, resting both feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up to avoid feeling dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, sweating or nausea.
• You should avoid drinking alcohol and eating foods which are high in tyramine such as aged cheeses, fava beans, soy sauce, herring, pickled or processed meats and fish, and meats that are aged, dried, smoked, or fermented

Common side effects of Azilect include but are not limited to:

• Depressed mood.
• Sleep problems or strange dreams.
• Loss of appetite or weight loss.
• Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain or constipation.
• Involuntary muscle movements.
• Joint stiffness or pain.
• Rash.
• Dry mouth, coughing or other flu symptoms.
• Swelling in your hands or feet.

Get medical help if you have any of the following side effects of Azilect:

• Worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s.
• Increased intense urges such as sexual urges or urges to gamble.
• Extreme drowsiness or falling asleep suddenly, even when feeling alert.
• Severe headache or a pounding in your neck or ears.
• Unusual changes in your mood or behavior.
• Blurred vision.
• Hallucinations.
• Lightheadedness or the feeling that you may pass out.
• Symptoms of serotonin syndrome including fever, agitation, hallucinations, sweating, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, shivering, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Azilect?

Skip your missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

What is the generic alternative for Azilect?

Generic Azilect is known as rasagiline and is available in the same 0.5mg and 1mg strengths.