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Is Rasalect As Effective As Azilect?
Question: Hi, my wife started taking rasalect 1mg a few days ago although our neurologist prescribed Azilect. I wonder whether rasalect has the same results/ side effects with the original Azilect.
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Brief Answer:
Yes,these drugs are equally efecctive.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Azilect and Rasalect are brand names for the generic Rasagiline.
Rasagiline is an oral drug that is used for treating Parkinson's disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).
Rasagiline is the active ingredient in Azilect and Rasalect.
Rasalect and Azilect are equally effective what means they have the same effectiveness and the same side effects.
Rasalect it is more used, as it is easily available and is more economical.
You don't need to worry.Your wife can use this drug with confidence.
Hope my answer has helped.
If you have any additional question,please feel free to write me back,I will be happy to help .
Regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati
Yes,these drugs are equally efecctive.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Azilect and Rasalect are brand names for the generic Rasagiline.
Rasagiline is an oral drug that is used for treating Parkinson's disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).
Rasagiline is the active ingredient in Azilect and Rasalect.
Rasalect and Azilect are equally effective what means they have the same effectiveness and the same side effects.
Rasalect it is more used, as it is easily available and is more economical.
You don't need to worry.Your wife can use this drug with confidence.
Hope my answer has helped.
If you have any additional question,please feel free to write me back,I will be happy to help .
Regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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Dr. Yogesh D
Dear Dr Murati,
Thank you very much for your answer which is very helpful.
Once again thank you.
Regards
XXXX
Thank you very much for your answer which is very helpful.
Once again thank you.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear!
It was my pleasure.
I wish you and your wife all the best.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear!
It was my pleasure.
I wish you and your wife all the best.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena
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