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What is Azilect Used For 

Azilect Parkinsons – this medicine is prescribed for patients with Parkinson’s Disease PD; a progressive nervous system disease caused by the brain, which is gradually breaking down due to the loss of neurons that produce dopamine; the condition starts slowly and worsens over time, leading to difficulty in walking and talking. Dopamine is responsible for sending messages to control movements and coordination.  

Azilect increases dopamine levels in the brain by slowing down the process of breaking down the neurons. The Azilect drug class is MAO inhibitors; it contains rasagiline, which inhibits enzyme MAO-b from breaking down dopamine; this action helps improve symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease PD such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty in moving. This medicine can be used alone or be prescribed with other medications such as levodopa and carbidopa. 

Azilect Dosing 

Azilect is a prescription drug based on the patient’s medical conditions and other medications. It is available in 0.5 mg and 1 mg taken once a day or as prescribed without regard to food. Patients in monotherapy are prescribed 1mg once a day, while patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment and mild liver disease are specified with a dose not exceeding 0.5mg once a day. In comparison, patients already taking levodopa or other PD medications are given 0.5mg of Azilect once a day. Still, if the clinical response is not sufficiently achieved, the dose can be adjusted to 1mg once a day. Reduction of levodopa dose should be considered when used together with Azilect depending on the patient response.  

Regular use of this medicine will help attain the most benefit of it, take it at the same time of the day every day; once a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered, but if it is almost the time for the following intake schedule, skip the missed dose for double dosing is discouraged. 

Azilect Side Effects 

Dizziness, drowsiness, joint pain, heartburn, dry mouth, weight loss, and stomach pain are the common side effect of this medicine; call your doctor for medical advice about these side effects if they persist or worsen. Report side effects that are unusual, for the side effects listed here are not the complete list. 

Dizziness and lightheadedness may be reduced if the patient slowly gets up from a lying or sitting position. 

Serious side effects may also occur; tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if any of the lists is experienced: 

• Fainting 
• Loss of balance 
• Mood changes 
• Worsening muscle stiffness 
• Swollen legs or ankles 
• Easily bruised 
• Unusual strong urges (sex or gambling) 

Get medical help right away if a severe allergic reaction occurs accompanied by a rash, swelling, severe dizziness, and troubled breathing. 

Azilect Precautions 

Patients should be aware of the risks of this medication before using it. Listed below are some information that might help: 

Azilect Drug interactions – Some drugs may interfere with how this medication works and cause adverse effects; before using this medication, tell your doctor all the medicines, including prescription and non-prescription supplements and herbal medicines you are taking to check if it can still be continued. 

Azilect foods to avoid – Avoid food containing high levels of tyramine such as aged cheese, yogurt, avocado, sour cream, pepperoni, and other dried meats, for it may cause a life-threatening severe high blood pressure. 

Long-term use of this medication may cause daytime sleepiness; some people have fallen asleep during their daily activities with or without feeling drowsy beforehand. Do not drive or do a dangerous activity, for you might fall asleep and catch an accident, wait until you have discussed this with your doctor; do not take alcohol while on this medication, for it adds to the feeling of drowsiness. 

This medication increases serotonin levels that may lead to an increased risk of serotonin syndrome; get medical help right away if any of the following symptoms of serotonin syndrome is experienced: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, twitching muscles, unusual agitation, and unexplained fever. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is Azilect safe for children? 

-This medication is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, for safety and efficacy are not yet established. 

Can I stop taking Azilect? 

-Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, for it may worsen the condition; the dose should gradually decrease before a complete stop of intake. 

Is Azilect safe for pregnancy? 

-Discuss the risks and benefits of this medicine before using it; it is still unknown if this medication passes through breast milk. 

How long before Azilect starts to work? 

-Start of improvement differs for each patient, but one study shows that this medication starts to make a difference after a week of administration.