Experiences with

Azilect

However, checking through the meds it seems as if the azilect/rasagaline can cause the hypotension. He has tremor bilaterally but unless stressed the tremor is certainly noticeable but not a huge issue.

We called his neurologist and she recommended adding Azilect.

various therapies that have shown at least some effect in the animal and/or human model are Carbadopa/Levadopa Actylcholine Actigal/Ursolic acid Adderil (amphetamine) Alcohol Alpha GBC Alpha-Ketobutyric acid Alpha Lipoic Acid Amantadine Angiogensis Artemisinin Azildt Ashwagandha Astragalus Azilect

On top of that I take half Azilect in the morning after breakfast. I have no idea whether this is considered a normal dose with room for more, or if it is an already relatively high dose of levodopa with not much room to increase the dosage.

Hello all, I have been experiencing off times about 3 1/2 hours after taking one C/L, so my MDS suggested one of these three medications as an add on. (I started with Nourianz, which had no effect. I’m wondering about what people’s experiences has been with any of these drugs? Pros and cons? Thanks

I have also tried azilect, neupro, ropinerole, c/l , rytary. I was taking 3 25/100 c/l 5 x/ day and I was experiencing akathisia in OFF time. MDS switched me to Rytary ; no more off time and I am taking less pills each day.

I’m learning other means of increasing dopamine to wean off of Azilect.

I was prescribed Azilect (dopamine agonist) which I’ve been on since. My doctor said that the effectiveness of Azilect was a confirmation of Parkinson’s and he therefore did not pressure me to get a DAT scan (brain scan) to further confirm my PD diagnosis.

Azilect was not mentioned specifically but increasing dopamine is a “cause of RLS augmentation.” Levodopa increases augmentation meaning it makes RLS worse. So thinking Azilect does was not necessarily incorrect. If you have PD and develop RLS, well, it is horrid.

My Pd improved so much I considered stopping Azilect. Doctor said no need to wean. Just stop. I did. I was fine for about 10 days and I was elated! Then it HIT. Internal tremors that felt like what I believe seizures are like. My head felt like it was bouncing on the pillow.

My 69 year old HwP has had tremor dominant PD for the past 7 years - taking only Azilect (that he started a year ago). The tremor is much worse, embarrassing him at work, so he needs more therapy. Shooting pain in one foot (and numbness in both) is another recent problem.

Today I went back to my old regime of Madopar 100/25 3 times a day and 1 Azilect. I feel fine again - but the twitchy leg is back. If I take 2 a day with the up to 12 hour gap I don’t have off periods and the twitching is much less.

When I started Azilect I did not have RLS. Now I do and it is getting worse. I’m very fearful that it is going to be what pushes me over the edge in to a downward trajectory because RLS = poor or no sleep.

this list, please talk to your physician or pharmacist Medications To Be Avoided Or Used With Caution In Parkinson’s Disease APDA Medications That Should Be Avoided....list, see link below Medications that should not be taken with Selegiline HCL (Eldepryl, Deprenyl, Zelapar) and Rasagiline (Azilect

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I believe RASAGALINE Azilect has given me restless leg syndrome. Has anyone else had this experience? What I have read from various sources is that dopamine agonists are a short term fix for RLS but can make it much worse long term.

I take Ritary, Azilect and carb/lev and had heart valve replacement surgery at the end of August. Lots of side effects including hallucinations. Haven’t found much history on this but hear it common with PWP’s.. Mogul 1

I believe that Azilect, an MAOB inhibitor that increases available dopamine might be a cause of my having RLS. brain?“Inflammation – The Connecting Factor in Almost Every Restless Legs Case…”3.

I believe that Azilect, an MAOB inhibitor that increases available dopamine might be a cause of my having RLS. brain?“Inflammation – The Connecting Factor in Almost Every Restless Legs Case…”3.

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