80 patient evaluations for Rasagiline

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Jan 22, 2012 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Dec 1, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Aug 26, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Still don't know how much the Azilect really helps. But my doctor says that it is supposed to slow down the progress of PD. So, I am afraid not to take it.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Aug 15, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Mar 3, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I don't know if it works in the short term, but I am hoping for long term success.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Feb 4, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have taken Azilect for almost 2 years. I can't tell much difference in helping my symptoms. True, it may help in the long run, but in the short term, it hasn't help alleviate my PD symptoms.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Nov 14, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Sep 6, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Jun 20, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I like the fact that the Azilect does not have any side-effects, which sorta makes up for the Mirapex.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

May 27, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have had no problems with this medication.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Apr 26, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Jan 23, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Jan 7, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Dec 6, 2008 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination

Nov 18, 2008 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Although my neuro said that I would see immediate results, it was nearly 2 weeks before I saw anysignificant results. Before the 2 weeks, my progress on Azilect was uneven. My symptoms would get better and then worse than before. It has now been 4 weeks. My progress still seems uneven/spotty.I believe that there is room for improvement. It is almost like Azilect is working, but not all the way.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination
  • 6 helpful marks

Jun 25, 2010 (Started Apr 23, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: AZLECT was a wonder drug for me. The Dr, hsd tried everyting else but decided to try Azlect, Within 3 days i was feeling normal, had lots of energy, balance was better,no slurring of word. ait was wonderful. I ALSO TAKE mirapex for tremors.My life was back to how i knew it before.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
  • 5 helpful marks

Feb 7, 2020 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Azilect is still effective. No changes. For insurance, I have private insurance through MNSure. MNSure is a broker and adheres or is part of the Affordable Care Act. My premiums are about 30-40% reduced through a tax scheme. No deductable, no copays due to cost sharing status. Status acquired because of tribal affiliation.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 6, 2018 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have been taking 1mg daily for the last eight years.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 6, 2017 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: nothing new to report Cost of this drug varies, so I'm just putting 0$. Without insurance I've seen the price >$1000
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 1, 2015 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am hoping for protective benefits. I tried 1/2 tab to see if tremors changed, for a few days, no effect.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Apr 18, 2013 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am still taking this in hopes of neuro-protective effects.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 23, 2011 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I didn't think that azilect was doing anything, but i ran out for a few days. I did notice my left leg seemed to drag. It is definately doing something good.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Sep 6, 2010 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am taking Azilect for possible neuroprotective benefit.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 26, 2010 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Also, I have had no side effects from foods, or with Cymbalta.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 1, 2010 (Started May 08, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I am taking Azilect with Cymbalta (SNRI), without experiencing any blood pressure problems. Both my neurologist and psychatrist are watching my outcome. The neuro said diet restrictions were lifted, so I have had wine, cheese, tofu.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 3 helpful marks

Jul 21, 2011 (Started Feb 08, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (stiffness/spasticity)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It helps to stop the shaking in left hand and foot/ankle.
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: stiffness/spasticity

Feb 16, 2010 (Started Feb 08, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: stiffness/spasticity

Aug 21, 2009 (Started Feb 08, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: In conjunction with the Stavelo,Levocarb & Lyrica, it relieves approx. 95% of symptoms: ie- tremors, balance, foot cramps, freezing & slowness
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: stiffness/spasticity
  • 3 helpful marks

Aug 23, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: This is true of most drugs and treatments - they often don't act in isolation, but interact. In my case, Azilect and exercise and Mirapex seem to be acting synergistically in a positive manner.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 29, 2009 (Started Aug 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Supposed to slow progression of Parkinson's. For me, provided some relief of tremor.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 2 helpful marks

Sep 27, 2010 (Started Nov 26, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It is difficult to determine how effective a treatment is in slowing progression of Parkinson's disease in just one person. Therefore by seeing little or no change, that might actually be a good thing in determining the effectiveness of Azilect (rasagiline)
Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 2 helpful marks

Jan 21, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (night or sleep terrors, visual illusions, audio illusions, video illusions, visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Monitor Azilect very carefully for side effects which develop over time (several months).
Cost: $25-49 monthly
  • 2 helpful marks

Sep 30, 2012 (Started Jul 23, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (loss of depth perception)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: loss of depth perception

Aug 13, 2010 (Started Jul 23, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (loss of depth perception)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Two years ago I had a serious flu and took an overthe-counter medication. About two weeks later I found tht i had a slight tear at the back of my eye thatcause a partial loss of vision. 18 months later i have laser surgery to cauterize the tear. My vision is better but remains slightly impaired.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: loss of depth perception
  • 2 helpful marks

Jan 18, 2013 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: $50-99 monthly

May 15, 2012 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It didn't provide any benefits anymore and cost too much. Suggest you cpnsult with your neurologist to see if you could try to do without it if you can't identify benefits.
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Dec 7, 2011 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I may stop taking it because I don't know that it is helping me. My neurologist agrees that it is Ok to try without it to see if if is currently giving me benefits or not. There seem to be no side effects but I prefer to take as little medication as possible (and also save the high cost).
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Jun 11, 2010 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Jun 23, 2009 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It lets me walk almost normally (once I get started) and permitted me to reduce Requip and some its negative effects. It is very expensive and causes my family to quickly reach my max out of pocket prescription costs of $1,500.00. So, for most of the year there is no cost to me, because my prescription insurance picks up all cost after we reach the Max.

Dec 4, 2008 (Started Jun 11, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Significantly improved my walking gait. Permitted reduction of requip's daily dosage and some of requip's negative side effecs
  • 2 helpful marks

Dec 1, 2010 (Started Jan 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Every patient is different and response to any med also varies from patient-to-patient. Personally, there was no advantage to the drug, but for others there may be.
  • 2 helpful marks
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