Azilect | MyParkinsonsTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyParkinsonsTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyParkinsonsTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Azilect
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­

Could Azilect be causing my husband's RLS? He developed it immediately after switching from the Neupro patch (which worked great until he developed redness and burning). His neuro took him off the Azilect and now I'm afraid he'll start to advance more quickly. He is currently on carbidopa/levodopa 25-250 mg (he splits the tablet in half and takes 4x daily, and 0.5 mg Clonazepam taken at bedtime for anxiety. He tried a low dose of Ropinirole but it didn't seem to help. Thank you.

posted February 20, 2016 (edited)
•
Be the first to like/hug
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

He takes what I take. They added Mirapex 1/2 a pill 3x a day. Worked for me.

posted February 28, 2016 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Maybe increase the dose of Requip...the higher dosage helped my husband. He takes it 3 x a day with one of those at bedtime.

posted February 28, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree with Flamingo, check your area for a MDS. I did for my husband and its like night and day. We travel all the way to Atlanta (over 100 miles one way) but it is worth it.

posted February 22, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No, he's seeing a neuro who has a lot of experience with PD patients. I'm going to get him set up with a movement disorder specialist though. We live 20 minutes from USF in Tampa, one of the best facilities in the Southeast. He's been reluctant to change Drs but I think he is realizing that he needs to be more proactive and in charge of his life. They have numerous clinical trials going on there and are always looking for volunteers. Thank you for your advice. I'm new to this site and am grateful for guidance from you all!

posted February 21, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

RLS is not listed as a side effect of Azilect. In fact it is sometimes given as a treatment for RLS.

From : http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/azilect/rls

RLS is found among people who take Azilect, especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years, also take medication Requip, and have Parkinson's disease. We study 1,552 people who have side effects while taking Azilect from FDA and social media. Among them, 6 have Rls.

So it seems rare, but you are not alone.
Would be a good question to discuss at your next Dr visit.
Good luck and good health.
--- Jud

posted February 21, 2016 (edited)

Related content

View All
Any Successful Low Dose MEDICATIONS For Early Stage PD.
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Azilect
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­
I Am Trying To Find Someone Who Has Been Taking Azilect For Over 5 Years And If They Feel It Has Helped With The Slowing Of Parkisons.
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use and Privacy policy.
Already a Member? Log in