PennyC
3 post s
22-Jun-2008
4:04 PM
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I just read and article out of Israel regarding a study of Azilect. The results of the study indicated that taking Azilect could slow the progression of PD. The article did not mention what dosage of Azilect was taken, nor whether or not additional PD meds were also taken. Are you familiar with this study and if so could you lend your expertise? What dosages were taken? Thank you,
P.
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ThePharmacist
52 post s
22-Jun-2008
5:49 PM
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p,
I have not seen nor read the study you are speaking of. I will research it and get back to you soon.Best of health, Mark
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JohnParker
18 post s
15-Jul-2008
12:40 PM
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I take azilect 1mg daily along with mirapex, sinemet, and comtan or tasmar. I have never noticed any difference on the days when I forgot to take the azilect. It's like a placebo to me. Once in a rare while I'll experiment on the weekend by taking an azilect first and wait off on my regular meds for a while. Again, no noticeable effect. It might be neuroprotective but so might cigarettes or my morning coffee.
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Matt DFW
4 post s
16-Jul-2008
7:39 PM
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Azilect seems to be very benign in its "side effects" but that doesn't mean it isn't working. I take a cocktail of azilect, mirapex and stalevo. The doses vary in time of day but it works well for about 10-12 hours a day. I also take one additional med not prescribed for PD but the response I have had in terms of recovery is tremendous. My off time is practically gone.
Last Edited on 16-Jul-2008 7:39 PM
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JohnParker
21 post s
18-Jul-2008
5:07 AM
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Matt, and what is the other med you're taking?
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Matt DFW
5 post s
18-Jul-2008
9:15 AM
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Please check the message board
Last Edited on 23-Jul-2008 5:00 PM
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JohnParker
23 post s
18-Jul-2008
9:33 PM
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I have sometimes thought about the possibility of using a nicotine patch to control dyskensia, would that be it?
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ThePharmacist
61 post s
16-Aug-2008
5:07 PM
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help can come from all sources. Nothing surprises me anymore. Best of health, Mark
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michelle
165 post s
17-Sep-2008
9:46 PM
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HI - I just went to the clinic at the Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, CA. The Dr. there told me that they completed a 3 year study that showed MAOI inhibitors (Azilect) may be neuroprotective in addition to helping with symptoms. They are launching a larger, longer term study. She suggested that I add azilect to my combo of mirapex and amantadine. When I looked up Azilect on the web, there was some info about following a special diet to prevent heart issues - something about reducing tryamine. Does everybody need this? It seems really restrictive and I'm wondering if it's for rare cases. Thanks,
Michelle
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Steven V
1 post
20-Sep-2008
7:07 AM
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I am currently taking Azilect and with doctor supervision have completely gone off the restrictive diet. I have had complete success and can eat anything that I desire. Unfortunately, my waistline has noticed this too. Steve V
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ThePharmacist
85 post s
21-Sep-2008
7:03 PM
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I have now seen more info on the study. The final verdict is not yet in. Many of the findings have pointed to the issue that axilect may be neuroprotective. A long term study with a larger patient pool will be needed to say absolutely "yes." Best of health, Mark
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