The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (14%)
- Joint pain (7%)
- Stomach upset (7%)
- Depression (5%)
- Flu symptoms (5%)
- Falls (5%)
Note: Percentages are based on taking the medication alone
Less Common Side Effects
- Pink eye
- Fever
- Stomach flu
- Runny nose
Rasagiline serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serotonin syndrome: Hallucinations, coma, seizures, confusion, restlessness, fainting, shivering, sweating, high fevers, headache, racing heart, high blood pressure, diarrhea, muscle stiffness or twitching, tremor
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Very high fevers, confusion, irregular pulse, sweating, muscle stiffness, changes in blood pressure
Source: DailyMed
The following Rasagiline side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
arm, back, or jaw pain
black, tarry stools
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
cloudy urine
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
loss of appetite
painful or difficult urination
persistent, non-healing sore
pink growth on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
reddish patch or irritated area
redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
shiny bump
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
sweating
swollen glands
tests that show problems with the liver
tightness in the chest
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
difficulty with moving
headache
indigestion
muscle pain or stiffness
pain in the joints
stomach discomfort or upset
Less common
Bruising
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficulty breathing
difficulty with moving
discouragement
excessive tearing
eye discharge
fall
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling sad or empty
general feeling of discomfort or illness
inability to have or keep an erection
irritability
joint pain
lack of appetite
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
lightheadedness
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle aches
neck pain
noisy breathing
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
sensation of spinning
shivering
swelling or redness in the joints
thinning of the hair
tiredness
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
vomiting
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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