
Is Rasalect Suggestible For Parkinson's Disease?

Rasalect is equally effective.
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your wife's symptoms, and I agree with her neurologist's approach.
Many people with Parkinson's disease (PD) have mainly tremors and other symptoms come later on (after a few years).
Rasalect is equally effective in PD. In India, we mainly use rasalect, as it is easily available and is more economical. So, you can use this drug with confidence and assurance.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Thank you for the prompt reply. I am a little concerned about Rasalect side effects and especially the limitation of food intake (e.g. matured cheeses and food high in tyrosine). What she should avoid during the first days of cure and which side effects we should expect?
Once again thank you
These side effects are very rare.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I have noted your concern, and would like to reassure you that these side effects are very uncommon and there is no need to worry about them.
Yes, it is better to avoid cheese in a person known to have high BP, or on anti-hypertensive medications.
No side effects of note are seen with rasagiline, if started at the recommended dose of 05-1 mg once daily.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)


DAT scan measures the amount of dopamine.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
DatScan measures the amount of dopamine in the brain, however, it does not measure the volume of dopamine producing cells.
Volume can be measured by high Tesla MRI, but this information is clinically not useful.
Treatment is aimed at providing dopamine (levodopa) or reducing the destruction of dopamine (ropinirole or pramipexole). This drugs are useful later in the course of illness.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)


Thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you and best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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