Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Azilect: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
extreme drowsiness or falling asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert;
unusual changes in mood or behavior;
hallucinations;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
worsening symptoms of Parkinson's disease (especially uncontrolled muscle movements).
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Some people taking Azilect with levodopa have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
Common Azilect side effects may include:
depressed mood;
sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
involuntary muscle movements;
loss of appetite, weight loss;
indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation;
joint pain or stiffness;
rash;
cough or other flu symptoms;
dry mouth; or
swelling in your hands or feet.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Azilect side effects (more detail)
