Information on this website does not replace talking with your healthcare professionals. Doctors prescribe this medication because they have judged that the benefits outweigh the risks of these side effects.

Mild side effects like drowsiness or dizziness, joint pain, abdominal pain, heartburn or nausea, or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

People can reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness by getting up slowly from sitting or lying, especially when starting on Azilect.

Remember that not all possible side effects can be listed here. If you experience any of these or other unexpected side effects, seek medical attention from your prescribing physician.

Parkinson’s Disease typically starts with subtle symptoms that gradually worsen. The ones commonly observed are:

• Tremors which mainly start in one hand, known as “resting tremors.”
• Bradykinesia (slowness of movement), which shows up as a reduction in spontaneous movement.
• Persistent stiffness in the limbs and trunk (muscle rigidity).
• Balance problems and increased risk of falls (postural instability).

Parkinson’s Disease is not curable and is usually progressive over time. It cannot be directly diagnosed by blood tests or imaging. Doctors try to make a clinical diagnosis primarily based on medical history, an assessment of motor skills, balance, coordination, and reflexes. A specialized imaging test (DaTscan) that looks at the dopamine system in the brain can distinguish between Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders.