Rasagiline - Azilect or generic?

[Gratitude60]

For those of you who are on Rasagiline, have you noticed a difference in effectiveness between the brand Azilect and generic substitutions?

Thank you!

[laglag]

I have never experienced that with Azilect but I did with Carbidopa (C/L). It made a big difference, but it was the generic that worked better than the original.

[Gratitude60 in reply to laglag]

Interesting; thank you

[bandmember]

Yes. This is the first time I have ever noticed a difference between a generic and the original, but when the pharmacist gave me generic rasagiline I noticed the difference within a few days.

[Gratitude60 in reply to bandmember]

Thanks for letting me know. Just curious what you noticed - were some symptoms returning or worsening or did you feel crummy?

[bandmember in reply to Gratitude60]

It's almost two years ago so I can't remember exactly, but I think my tremor was worse. On Azilect and Madopar it has just about disappeared. We are so lucky here in Australia. I pay $6.60 Aus (more like $5US) and when I reach a certain amount all meds are free.

[Gratitude60 in reply to bandmember]

Sounds like good healthcare to me! Glad to hear that your tremor has just about disappeared. Thanks!

[alaynedellow]

I have no issues with azilect but when given generic i felt unwell. Not really affecting my PD but general health, a i dont feel well feeling. I put it down to the coating of the pills. Bk on a azilect and all is well

[Gratitude60 in reply to alaynedellow]

Thanks for your response

[Ley0]

I was just given a prescription for Azilect. My insurance through my pharmacy is $486 for 30 days. Where does anyone buy theirs from. Any side effects? Thx

[Gratitude60 in reply to Ley0]

There is a company out of canada called Northwest Pharmacy that has much better pricing

[Ley0 in reply to Gratitude60]

Thx!

[Hupd in reply to Ley0]

Don't know where you live, but see if you can take advantage of the app called Good Rx. It is much less expensive through them.

[Kwinholt]

Hi there. I didn’t notice the difference with Azilect or generic but definitely notice the difference with different generic companies for my Cd/Ld. I have a pharmacist that will special order the generic manufacturer that works the best for me. Karen

[b-bobble in reply to Kwinholt]

Kwinholt,Can you find out the manufacturer?

[Kwinholt in reply to b-bobble]

Of mine? All manufacturers names are on your prescription bottles. The CD/LD manufacturer that I prefer is the SUN manufacturer. The pills are more water soluble so they desolve and get in my system quicker for me. Karen

[Gratitude60 in reply to Kwinholt]

Thanks for the info!

[b-bobble]

Thank you Karen. It makes a difference.

[Jefferami]

My generic rasagiline made me feel quite unwell and I think worsened my symptoms. I'm in the process of returning to the branded option that was mild but good for me.