82 patient evaluations for Rasagiline
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Jan 27, 2010 (Started Jul 02, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
frequent urination, anxious mood
Jul 1, 2009 (Started Jul 02, 2008)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (anxious mood, frequent urination)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
frequent urination, anxious mood
- 1 helpful mark
Mar 9, 2010 (Started Aug 06, 2008)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
anxious mood
May 18, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2008)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Side effects:
anxious mood
Mar 18, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
anxious mood
Oct 28, 2008 (Started Aug 06, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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Side effectsMild (anxious mood)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Side effects:
anxious mood
- 1 helpful mark
Apr 27, 2010 (Started Apr 03, 2006)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Aug 21, 2008 (Started Sep 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The only thing I HATE about this medication is the fact that after discontinuing my 1/2 mg. (morning dose) and my 1mg (bedtime dose) is upon resuming that small amout within less than 24 hours it triggers my period to start. I also experienced lingual pain when exposed to a hot water environment such as a bath or hot tub.
I also have to be careful of too much sun as I am prone to heat stroke.
- 1 helpful mark
Aug 21, 2010 (Started Apr 10, 2008)
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EffectivenessNone (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsSevere (drug interactions, tyramine reaction)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.5 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I showed signs of drug interaction from the begining (Azilect & Propranolol HCl). Also I had tyramine sensity. I asked questions, documented and from 4-02-08 to 8 06-2010 was the length of l this drug! I was always feeling like they thought I was a dementia possibility! So be prepared to be ignored and or otherwise be dismissed.
but be adwised keep asking and documenting. they will eventually hear you!
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
drug interactions, tyramine reaction
Aug 9, 2010 (Started Apr 10, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsSevere (drug interactions, tyramine reaction)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.5 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
While I experienced good results the catch was a side effect that became an issue I did not want to ignore. I became tyramine sensitive which became more intense till
I reduced my dosage in half. From 1 mg to .5 mg. So far this has helped.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
drug interactions, tyramine reaction
- 1 helpful mark
Jan 2, 2011 (Started Jun 11, 2006)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
i take it for its reputed neuro-protection and because of minimal side-effects touted.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Jan 9, 2011 (Started Apr 10, 2008)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Increase effect of another treatment)
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Side effectsSevere (lower extremity dystonia)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
suspect in inducing dystonia
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
lower extremity dystonia
- 1 helpful mark
Nov 12, 2011 (Started Oct 25, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsSevere (stiffness in neck)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
If your neck starts to get stiff or you get a clunking sound in your neck, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor. Also, a neck and shoulder massage may be beneficial.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Sep 13, 2011 (Started Jun 30, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Jun 21, 2009 (Started Jun 30, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Azilect has done very well for me. It is the medication that makes the most difference
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Nov 24, 2012 (Started Oct 23, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (headaches, headaches with eye discomfort)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
have only taken azilect for 3 weeks. The headaches can be bad. but the positive side effect is the reduction of tremors which is noticeable by other people. I now need to weigh up if the side effects are worth the reduction of tremors. I will continue taking the tabs another month and then re evaluate how I think I am progressing. Impact on my life at present is not always feeling well 1st thing in the morning I take awhile to 'get going', . I like to keep a routine going I like to think will not give in to the disease.
- 1 helpful mark
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