Compare Azilect vs. Mirapex
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats Parkinson's disease.
Azilect (rasagiline) is one of the recommended medicines to treat Parkinson's disease. It is now available in generic, which makes it more affordable for people without insurance.
Helps with movement problems.
Mirapex (pramipexole) is effective for Parkinson's disease or restless legs syndrome, but can cause extreme drowsiness that affects daily living.
Upsides
- Azilect (rasagiline) is one of the go-to medicines for Parkinson's disease. It can be used in early and late stages of the disease.
- Taking Azilect (rasagiline) by itself can help slow down Parkinson's disease, but it works better when it's given with other medicines.
- Azilect (rasagiline) is available as generic as well as brand name, so there are usually lower out-of-pocket costs for you with insurance.
- Mirapex (pramipexole) may be better for older people with Parkinson's since it causes fewer movement and mental changes than its alternatives.
- Mirapex (pramipexole) comes in extended-release form to help reduce side effects and ease administration.
- Available as a generic so it will be cheaper than similar brand medications.
Downsides
- It can cause unusual cravings and changes in behavior in some people.
- Mirapex (pramipexole) can be used by itself, but is usually used in combination with other medications to treat Parkinson's.
- Not the best choice if you have kidney problems.
- You cannot suddenly stop taking Mirapex (pramipexole) if you have been taking it for a long time.
Used for
- Parkinson's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
- Bipolar depression
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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$52.99
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Side effects
46possible side effects
- Difficulty controlling movement18%
- Headache14%
- Accidental injury12%
- Nausea12%
- Falls11%
- Weight loss9%
- Constipation9%
- Low blood pressure9%
- Joint pain8%
- Indigestion7%
- Dizziness7%
- Swelling in arms and legs7%
- Vomiting7%
- Dry mouth6%
- Rash6%
- Sleepiness6%
- Depression5%
- Flu-like symptoms5%
- Abdominal pain5%
- Loss of appetite5%
- Diarrhea5%
- Bruising5%
- Tingling or prickling sensation5%
- Back pain4%
- Cough4%
- Trouble sleeping4%
- Cold or flu4%
- Unusual dreams4%
- Hallucinations4%
- Eyelid problems3%
- Fever3%
- Stomach infection3%
- Stuffy nose3%
- Movement coordination problems3%
- Shortness of breath3%
- Infections3%
- Neck pain3%
- Sweating3%
- Tendon swelling3%
- Uncontrollable muscle movements3%
- Arthritis2%
- Weakness2%
- Gum swelling2%
- Excessive bleeding2%
- Hernia2%
- Muscle weakness2%
36possible side effects
- Postural hypotension53%
- Muscle rigidity47%
- Extrapyramidal syndrome28%
- Insomnia27%
- Dizziness26%
- Hallucinations17%
- Accidental injury17%
- Dream abnormalities11%
- Confusion10%
- Muscle weakness10%
- Constipation10%
- Sleepiness9%
- Muscle problems8%
- Gait abnormalities7%
- Muscle tenseness7%
- Dry mouth7%
- Memory loss6%
- Urinary frequency6%
- General swelling4%
- Urinary tract infection4%
- Shortness of breath4%
- Accomodation abnormalities4%
- Restlessness3%
- Thinking abnormalities3%
- Chest pain3%
- Malaise3%
- Runny nose3%
- Vision abnormalities3%
- Arthritis3%
- Paranoid reaction2%
- Urinary incontinence2%
- Lung infection2%
- Twitching2%
- Swelling of joints2%
- Peripheral swelling2%
- Skin disorders2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased blood pressure
- Eating foods rich in tyramine, like soy sauce, fermented cheese and smoked meats
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- dextromethorphan
- pseudoephedrine
- Falling asleep during the day
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Low blood pressure
- Movement problems
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Lack of impulse control
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Impulse control problems
- Problems with concentration
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you sleepy
- Sleep disorders
- Low blood pressure
- Taking blood pressure medicines
- Kidney problems
- Kidney problems
- Skin cancer
- Parkinson's disease
- Hallucinations and behavior changes
- Age 65 years or older
- History of psychosis
- Advanced Parkinson's disease