Azilect is a Parkinson's disease medication available by prescription only. This page from the eMedTV library describes how Azilect works, explains when and how to take the medicine, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment.
Common Azilect side effects may include runny or stuffy nose, fever, and headaches. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential side effects of Azilect, including serious ones that require medical attention, such as depression and hallucinations.
Azilect is used for relieving the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses Azilect uses in more detail, including information on how the drug works and whether it is approved for use in children.
The suggested Azilect dosage for people not taking other Parkinson's disease drugs is 1 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also provides Azilect dosing guidelines for those with mild liver disease and those who are taking other Parkinson's medications.
Many medicines can cause Azilect drug interactions, including buspirone, lidocaine, and stimulants. This eMedTV resource lists some of the numerous other drugs that may interact with Azilect and describes the potential risks of these interactions.
Azilect can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure. This eMedTV article lists other side effects or problems that may occur with the use of Azilect. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the drug are also included.
If pepperoni, yogurt, or liver is consumed with Azilect (rasagiline mesylate), food interactions may occur. This eMedTV article provides a more complete list of foods and beverages that should not be consumed by people taking Azilect.
Fever, lockjaw, and seizures are symptoms that may occur if you overdose on Azilect (rasagiline mesylate). This eMedTV Web page lists other possible symptoms of an Azilect overdose and explores the various treatment options that are available.
The full risks of using Azilect (rasagiline mesylate) during pregnancy are not known at this time. This eMedTV segment contains more information on Azilect and pregnancy, and explains what happened when the drug was given to pregnant rats.
Azilect (rasagiline mesylate) could theoretically interfere with a woman's ability to breastfeed. This eMedTV article provides a more in-depth look at Azilect and breastfeeding, and explores the potential risk of using the drug while nursing.
Azilect (rasagiline mesylate) is not yet available in generic form. This eMedTV article offers information on when generic Azilect products may become available and lists certain factors that may extend the exclusivity period of brand-name Azilect.
