What is Riluzole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RiluzoleBrand:
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 | 1,288 | |
| Primary lateral sclerosis | 106 | 34 | |
| Progressive muscular atrophy | 81 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 95 | |
| Moderate | 119 | |
| Mild | 180 | |
| None | 958 |
Member evaluations
pdwyer1986
evaluated on Jan 10, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: Mild
karijo
evaluated on Apr 18, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
moolaw
evaluated on Nov 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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