User Reviews for Azilect oral

I am taking Selegiline HCL 5 MG because Azilect wasn't covered by insurance

I have an early stage tremor issue, which my doctor feels is PD. I am still very active, exercising daily and participating in sports, which, independent of medication, seems to help minimize tremors. However, I do have various tremors, primarily in my right hand and left leg. When I started taking Azilect, I felt symptoms got worse, tremoring more frequently and tremoring sometimes in my sleep. I weaned myself off of Azilect after 2 months and my symptoms improved. Feedback from my doctor encouraged me to start again, but both my wife (who did not know I started taking Azilect again) and I noticed a noticeable increase in tremors, including a significant amplitude increase on the my left arm, which was pretty steady before taking the drug. The only good thing I can say is other than not being effective, i have not suffered any serious side effects. My feeling is that diagnosing and treating these issues is not easy , so a drug that works wonders for one person may not work for others.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosised with Parkinson's 3 years ago at age 66. My neurologist started me on Azilect at that time. I experienced small tremors in my left hand. Tremors have increased over time and I can't say that Azilect was effective, I'm not sure if it helped or not??? I am now experiencing more tremors on the left and have started Neupro patches along with the Azilect. Not much improvement as yet. Anyone else have the same problems with getting relief from the tremors?

This was the 1st rx after PD dx taken 1x/day at night. It helped some but didn't control tremors and small hand writing very well. 3months later put on L-dopa 3/day and still take Rasagiline late at night before bedtime. Now the 2 drugs control the tremors & handwriting. I play either tennis, pickleball or golf almost every day like normal. I like the L-dopa taken with Viagra too. All is well, no depression but need to nap in afternoons due to tiredness, but then I am 68. I roughly figure I am late stage 1, mid stage 2 PD before my dx. Doc won't say but thinks I'm doing well and physically and mentally with this tx.Read More Read Less

I have found Azilect to be effective in stopping some of my symptoms including itching of scalp, loss of energy, and speech changes. I still have a left-sided tremor,but it is remaining stable. I have been taking Azilect since last November, and got it from a neurologist. I am still working as a cashier.

taking this med-i did not have any park side effect. coventry took it away & i,m having tremors,spasms, dizziness,walking,& balance.

still have problem with walking without the forward bend. does some good, as I ran out last month and could tell the diference.

I do not tolerate levadopa/carbadopa, Mirapex sent me on a shopping spree and I fell asleep at a stop light when I was driving, so my Dr. put me on Azilect. It took away my tremors, handwriting returned to normal, hallucinations are gone, I have not fallen for a very long time. I do not appear to have PD. It works so well for me. It does not help with autonomic system symptoms,i.e., drooling, digestive and urinary problems, some swallowing problems, bumping into things.

Azilect has improved my overall function and quality of life. I participated in a study to test the use of Azilect in early stage Parkinson's along with Mirapex (Pramipexole). During the first phase, I was on placebo, and my overall function continued to decline rapidly. Within three days after starting the study drug, I saw dramatic improvement in gait, balance, tremors, and skills such as rising from seated position without using my arms and pivoting. After three months, the effects have plateaued at a much higher level of function than I had even two years before my diagnosis. While I clearly remain a person with Parkinson's, I am more healthy overall and have even joined a fitness center. We are currently titrating down on the Mirapex, because of a documented (and experienced first hand!) side effect of compulsive behavior, in my case compulsive eating. The risk/benefit equation for me is to continue taking Azilect, because of the overall quality of life it has afforded me. I hope that Azilect continues to work well in the longer term to avoid the introduction of the use of Levodpa. I am so grateful to have a medical team that is pro-active and forward thinking! Read More Read Less

lack of energy loss of balance

I am very happy to use this drug for 5 years. The first4 month's i was feeling not well but after this period i feel much better. I have parkinson disease for 14 years. I am 53 years old.

If you are on this medication, you need to wear a med-alert bracelet or necklace. Emergency general anesthesia could kill you. My husband was scheduled for knee replacement surgery. His surgeon said it was ok to keep taking the Azilect. His family doctor gave him samples and cleared him for surgery on the same day. The day before the scheduled surgery, the anesthesiologist (Dr. Fong) called stating she would have to postpone surgery because of the Azilect. We learned a lot about Azilect contraindications from Dr. Fong. She told of nightmare surgeries where true emergency operations had to be done and the patients almost died from reactions with the Azilect. Some patients did die. We had to postpone the surgery and he had a spinal instead of general when the surgery was done. The PA who wrote his post op orders apparently did not realize that demerol is contraindicated with Azilect use and wrote for demerol for post op pain. Fortunately I was there and stopped the administration of the drug. Parkinson's patients who are truly helped by this medication need to know ALL the grisly facts and dangers so they can decide for themselves if the medication is appropriate for them and know they need to discontinue use at least 14 days prior to any procedure using any anesthetic, including dental. Hopefully a consult with your pharmacist will make you aware of any possible interactions with medications you currently take - and ask about all supplements too, some are not safe to use with Azilect. My husband is in a line of work where there is a high risk of injury. We decided that the dangers of Azilect outweighed the benefits and decided to discontinue use permanently. Azilect is an old drug with a new name. Most clinical trials were done with "mono therapy" meaning no other drugs were involved. Some trials allowed use of carbidopa/l-dopa. No trials involving anesthesia were done (per Dr. Fong). If this information helps one person, the time I have spent is worth it!! Read More Read Less

I have only been taking azilect for 5 days and a minimal dosage. Don't think I have been taking it long enough to give a solid review. Will post further comments after 30 days.

Causes serious psychological side effects and melanoma.

I am noticing my husband, who is taking Azilect for Parkinsons, is more confused and disoriented. Can this condition be a side effect of Azilect?

I feel more alert.

I recently started taking Azilect in combination with Levadopa Carbidopa and have had very favorable results. My ability to walk, and arm swing has increased dramatically. It has provided a substantial energy boost that was missing when i was on Caridopa Levidopa and Amantidine. It took about a week or so until I noticed a significant difference. I will say, however, if the dosage is too much, it's almost too much energy. It's like Mirapex without the potential serious psychological side affects.Read More Read Less

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