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Comparing Azilect vs Carbidopa / Levodopa

Azilect

rasagiline

Carbidopa / levodopa

Prescribed for Parkinson's Disease. Azilect may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Parkinson's Disease, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, GTP-CH Deficiency. May also be prescribed off label for Restless Legs Syndrome.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.8
7 Reviews

For Parkinson's Disease I have recently been told I have very early Parkinsons. Since then I've been on Azilect. I have not experienced any side effects. However, the symptoms (finger movements) have not improved. I have been told that Azilect slows down progression, therefore, alone it does not address the systems.

6
Anonymous

For Parkinson's Disease For me, 0.5 mg does not work. 1.0 mg does work.

9
seshan9
7.3
53 Reviews

For Restless Legs Syndrome I'm just beginning to use this medication for restless leg syndrome so far I have noticed this will help me sleep at night.

9
Alicia R

For Restless Legs Syndrome I've taken Sinemet for 15 years now for RLS. I've experienced no side effects. I actually take Mirapex at night which works well but find it wears off by the next afternoon. I take the Sinemet around lunchtime in order to carry me over until I take the Mirapex in the evening. The timing and combo work very well.

9
PIEVANS

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Azilect side effects document.

See the full carbidopa / levodopa side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $25.16
Cost* $754.83
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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 25 mg-100 mg
Per Unit* $0.31
Cost* $31.12
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names

N/A

 Atamet, Duopa, Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, and Sinemet CR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

3 hours

2.3 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 977 drugs are known to interact with Azilect:

  • 175 major drug interactions (1487 brand and generic names)
  • 801 moderate drug interactions (4627 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 746 drugs are known to interact with carbidopa / levodopa:

  • 16 major drug interactions (97 brand and generic names)
  • 668 moderate drug interactions (5249 brand and generic names)
  • 62 minor drug interactions (362 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Rasagiline may be taken with or without food. There is no need to avoid most foods and beverages... more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levodopa such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 16, 2006

May 02, 1975

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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