Azilect and Dry eyes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dry eyes is reported as a side effect among people who take Azilect (rasagiline mesylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Mirapex, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dry eyes when taking Azilect. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,121 people who have side effects when taking Azilect from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azilect?

Azilect has active ingredients of rasagiline mesylate. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 8,622 Azilect users. Check the latest studies of Azilect.

What is Dry eyes?

Dry eyes (lack of adequate tears) is found to be associated with 1,580 drugs and 2,054 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dry eyes.

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On Aug, 03, 2026

8,121 people reported to have side effects when taking Azilect.
Among them, 13 people (0.16%) have Dry eyes.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Azilect when they have Dry eyes? *

What is the gender of people who have Dry eyes when taking Azilect? *

female: 61.54 %
male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Dry eyes when taking Azilect? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azilect? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dry eyes? *

Eye Irritation: 3 people, 23.08%
Dry Mouth: 3 people, 23.08%
Abnormal Sensation In Eye: 2 people, 15.38%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 15.38%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 15.38%
Eye Inflammation: 2 people, 15.38%
Idiopathic Or Primary Livedo Reticularis (netlike pattern of reddish-blue skin discoloration, usually on the legs): 2 people, 15.38%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 15.38%
Itching: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 23.08%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 15.38%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.69%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 7.69%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 7.69%
On And Off Phenomenon: 1 person, 7.69%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 7.69%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 1 person, 7.69%
Diabetes: 1 person, 7.69%
Constipation: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .
Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rasagiline mesylate (the active ingredients of Azilect) and Azilect (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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