Comparing Rasagiline vs Selegiline

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Rasagiline

Selegiline

Prescription only

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

Prescription only

Prescribed for ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Parkinson's Disease, Depression. Selegiline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Rasagiline has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

Selegiline has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Insomnia (22.1%)
Anger (5.9%)
Irritability (5.9%)
Anxiety (4.4%)
Blood pressure (4.4%)
Nightmares (4.4%)

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Drug Class

Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	1 mg
Per unit^*	$2.74 - $7.82
Cost^*	$82.24 - $234.74

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Quantity	30 capsule
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$1.07
Cost^*	$32.07

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral capsule
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

3 hours

84 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 522 drugs are known to interact with Rasagiline:

97 major drug interactions (405 brand and generic names)
422 moderate drug interactions (1961 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 519 drugs are known to interact with Selegiline:

129 major drug interactions (622 brand and generic names)
387 moderate drug interactions (1643 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (8 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

While you are taking selegiline, you must not eat or drink certain foods and beverages that are... View more
Using selegiline together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 16, 2006

June 05, 1989

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

S6 - Stimulants

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