Azilect, also known by its drug name rasagiline, is a medication used to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. It can be prescribed as a monotherapy for early Parkinson’s disease or as an adjunctive treatment for those taking [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], such as Rytary, and Show Full Answer
Azilect, also known by its drug name rasagiline, is a medication used to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. It can be prescribed as a monotherapy for early Parkinson’s disease or as an adjunctive treatment for those taking [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], such as Rytary, and experiencing reductions in its effectiveness.
Many people with Parkinson's disease take Azilect along with other treatments like Rytary. Specifically, 3428 people have indicated they have taken Azilect, and 1345 people have indicated they have taken Rytary.
Always follow your doctor's instructions and consult them if you have any concerns about your treatment plan.
July 11, 2024
Rasagiline is a neuroprotective. I started on it before any other drugs about 8 years ago. Don't know if Rasagiline Mesylate is the same thing.
It improved my fine motor control a little, but nowhere near as much as when I started L-Dopa.
January 13, 2024
My husband is on Rytary. What is Rasaginline Mesylate for?
January 13, 2024
Yes. I’ve just started it too
January 13, 2024