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faeroe347
Sex: M
Data Quality: 2 stars
ALS: 4 yrs
Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: severe
Chest: moderate
Legs: severe
faeroe347
Male, 68 years
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
Primary Condition
ALS
First symptom
Diagnosis
Interests
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faeroe347's Rilutek is for:

  • ALS

faeroe347's side effects of Rilutek:

faeroe347's Rilutek History (Stopped)
Rilutek (riluzole)
100 mg Daily Sep 10, 2010 - Oct 31, 2011
Stopped Side effects too severe Oct 31, 2011
Evaluations
Date Dosage ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 31, 2011 100 mg Daily ? ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 31, 2011
Advice & Tips
I took this medication for a year because the doctors handed it to me right after my diagnosis. Instead of doing this, I recommend a self-trial to see how tired this stuff makes you.
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Rilutek (Prescription Drug)

Rilutek® is a brand name for riluzole, the first drug to be approved for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Rilutek does not cure ALS or improve symptoms, but may extend survival or the time to tracheostomy.

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