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Comparing Azilect vs Ongentys

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Azilect Ongentys
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Azilect (rasagiline) Ongentys (opicapone)
Prescription only

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

Prescription only

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

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

No lower-cost generic available
Ratings & Reviews

Azilect has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Common side effects include:

  • dyskinesia

See also: Azilect side effects in more detail.

See also: Ongentys side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $37.01
Cost* $1,110.20

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Quantity 30 capsule
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $23.85
Cost* $715.38

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
Brand Names

N/A

N/A
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

3.2 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
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

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Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 505 drugs are known to interact with Azilect:

  • 96 major drug interactions (397 brand and generic names)
  • 407 moderate drug interactions (1791 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 271 drugs are known to interact with Ongentys:

  • 10 major drug interactions (24 brand and generic names)
  • 260 moderate drug interactions (1173 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 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... View more
  • Using rasagiline together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Food may delay and reduce the absorption of opicapone, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... View more
  • Using opicapone together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

May 16, 2006

April 24, 2020
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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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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