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What Are The Side Effects Of Rasalect?
Question: WHAT FOR IS RASALECT and what are its side effect. Is it muscle relaxant
What are its side effects
What are its side effects
Brief Answer:
Rasalect-use & side effects
Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Rasalect containing the active ingredient rasagiline is a selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (MAOI-B) type of drug & is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, stooped posture, sudden switching between normal movement and stiffness and to improve the patient's range of motion to help them walk, dress and exercise.Common side effects include dizziness, joint pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, muscle pain, dry mouth, and stomach/abdominal pain. It is not a muscle relaxant.
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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Rasalect-use & side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Rasalect containing the active ingredient rasagiline is a selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (MAOI-B) type of drug & is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, stooped posture, sudden switching between normal movement and stiffness and to improve the patient's range of motion to help them walk, dress and exercise.Common side effects include dizziness, joint pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, muscle pain, dry mouth, and stomach/abdominal pain. It is not a muscle relaxant.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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