Drug & supplement interaction

Musk + Rasagiline

Rasagiline brand name: Azilect.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Musk and Rasagiline in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Musk and Rasagiline

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Rasagiline and Musk in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Musk at all — not against Rasagiline, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Musk safety at a glance

Musk overall Not established Human safety data are very limited and authentic musk is rarely available legally.
Pregnancy Avoid Traditionally believed to affect the uterus; avoid due to lack of safety data.
Breastfeeding Avoid No safety information is available, so it is best avoided.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Rasagiline and Musk? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Rasagiline’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Musk. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Rasagiline’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 9 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Serotonin syndrome Worth acting on
  • Unsteadiness Worth acting on
  • Hallucinations Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • Vivid dreams or nightmares

Showing the 10 most notable of 34 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Rasagiline. Read the label on DailyMed › Musk’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Musk side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Musk has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Rasagiline

This page covers Musk only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Rasagiline page lists 173 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Bitter Orange (major), Brewer's Yeast (major) and Cowhage (major).

By severity: 14 major · 125 moderate · 34 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Rasagiline page

“Rasagiline (Azilect) treats Parkinson's disease by blocking monoamine oxidase, the same enzyme that clears tyramine from aged and fermented foods. That shared pathway explains most of the 14 major-rated interactions on this page.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Musk and Rasagiline Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Musk
Steady interest

#1,145 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Rasagiline
Steady interest

#1,547 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Musk is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Musk reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Musk and Rasagiline records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Musk

What is Musk?

  • Traditional remedy for fainting or loss of consciousness
  • Circulatory and heart-related complaints in folk medicine
  • Pain and swelling (topical traditional use)
  • Perceived aphrodisiac or sexual tonic
  • Fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics

Musk is an animal-derived secretion from the male musk deer that has been used in traditional medicine and perfumery for centuries, but there is very little reliable human evidence to support any health benefit. Because the deer is endangered and trade is heavily restricted, most modern 'musk' products are synthetic or plant-based, and we cannot recommend genuine musk as a supplement. Talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using any product labeled musk.

Glandular secretion from the male musk deer; also synthetic and plant-derived 'musk' substitutes · Traditional medicine pills and powders, perfumes/fragrances, topical preparations

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Musk is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Musk record says about it on its own.

Musk: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for musk as a dietary supplement. Keep in mind that authentic musk is heavily regulated, so a product's true contents may be uncertain.

From our Musk monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Musk monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Rasagiline

What Is Rasagiline Used For?

Brand name: Azilect

Rasagiline tablets — sold as Azilect, Rasagiline, and Rasagiline mesylate — are approved to treat Parkinson's disease. They can be used on their own (monotherapy) or alongside other Parkinson's medications, including levodopa.

When used with levodopa, rasagiline helps smooth out the motor fluctuations that can occur as Parkinson's disease progresses. Your prescriber will determine whether it's right for you as a standalone treatment or as an add-on.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Rasagiline

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (11,069 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Fall 1,066 reports
Hallucination 960 reports
Dyskinesia 765 reports
Dizziness 659 reports
Tremor 650 reports
See full Rasagiline drug information
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Other Drugs & Musk

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Musk — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Musk against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Musk list.

See the full Musk interactions page
See every supplement checked against Rasagiline, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Musk References

The 2 sources that drive our Musk monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Musk is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. MedlinePlus: Herbal medicine — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Musk and Rasagiline Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Musk with Rasagiline?
We do not list a known interaction between Musk and Rasagiline. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Rasagiline interact with any supplements?
Yes. Rasagiline has documented interactions with 173 supplements in our database — Musk is not one of them. The Rasagiline interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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