Riluzole

What is Riluzole?

Riluzole is a drug used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Riluzole does not cure ALS or improve symptoms, but may extend survival or the time to tracheostomy.

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How do members experience Riluzole?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5,603 1,287
Primary lateral sclerosis 106 34
Progressive muscular atrophy 80 43
General health 15 9
Stiffness/spasticity 9 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 52
Nausea 37
Elevated liver enzymes 23
Tiredness 21
Stomach pain 14
Abdominal pain 9

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 95
Moderate 119
Mild 180
None 957

Member evaluations

Skinner

evaluated on Oct 06, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None

Navy Nurse

evaluated on Aug 30, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

fonchi

evaluated on Aug 21, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: Mild
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