Azilect and serotonin syndrome Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Azilect Side Effects Report #5335927-X
Azilect side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 22, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease  and was treated with Azilect. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, cold sweat, confusional state, muscle rigidity, serotonin syndrome. Azilect dosage: 0.5 MG (0.5 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE, LEVODOPA, DIAZEPAM, DILTIAZEM, TRAZODONE, WARFARIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient recovered.

Azilect Side Effects Report #5863896-2
Azilect side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 20, 2008. Male patient, 40 years of age, was treated with Azilect. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, serotonin syndrome, suicide attempt. Azilect dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.

Azilect Side Effects Report #5335929-3
Azilect side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient was treated with Azilect. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, encephalopathy, serotonin syndrome. Azilect dosage: 0.5 MG BID ORAL 1.0 MG DAILY FOR APPROX 2 MOS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, VICODIN, TYLOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.