Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness. Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles, and a high fever. Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dyspepsia (indigestion), influenza or cold-like symptoms, depression, cough, and peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities, especially lower limbs). It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of developing cancer. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, hallucinations, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Indigestion
• Flu-like symptoms
• Depression
• Cough
• Peripheral edema

Chemical Class::Indane Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::MAO-B Inhibitors

• Q. Q. Does smoking have any effect on Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, you should not smoke while on this medicine since smoking interferes with its working. Smoking can decrease the rate at which your symptoms improve.
• Q. Q. What food is to be avoided while taking Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: It is best if you avoid aged cheese, herring (fish), and red wine. But, since taking these foods with Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet does not affect blood pressure or heart rate, these can be taken in very small amounts.
• Q. Q. Can Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet cause cancer??
  Ans: Patients of Parkinson’s disease are at a higher risk of skin cancer. The same risk is also seen in patients taking Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet. Therefore, you should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer if you are taking Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to drive if I am taking Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness or fall asleep suddenly, then avoid driving, operate machinery or work at heights during Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet treatment.
• Q. Q. One morning I fainted after getting up from bed. Was it because of Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet? What should I do??
  Ans: It could be due to Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet. If you feel lightheaded, dizzy or faint while getting up from bed, get up slowly. This will help your body get used to the change in position and blood pressure. If this problem continues or gets worse, talk to your doctor.
• Q. Q. I am experiencing a runny nose and cold since I began taking Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet. Can I take Vicks??
  Ans: No, you should not take Vicks or any other medicine containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. These cold remedies interfere with Rasagiline and are not recommended. Take your doctor’s advice to treat your runny nose and cold.

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