Azilect (Cont.)

Drug Interactions

Azilect can potentially interact with a number of foods and medications (see Azilect Drug Interactions and Azilect Food Interactions for more information).
 

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Azilect if you have:
 
  • Pheochromocytoma, a certain type of adrenal tumor
  • An upcoming surgery or procedure involving general or local anesthetics
  • Liver disease, such as liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
  • Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Azilect Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose?

People who take too much Azilect may experience symptoms such as:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness or faintness
  • Irritability, hyperactivity, or agitation
  • Severe headache
  • Hallucinations
  • Lockjaw
  • Rigid, arched back
  • Seizures
  • Coma
  • Rapid and irregular pulse
  • High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fever; sweating; and cool, clammy skin.
     
(Click Azilect Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;