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HappyPhysicist
Sex: M
Data Quality: 2 stars
ALS: 2 yrs
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: moderate
HappyPhysicist
Male, 46 years
Bloomington, IN
Primary Condition
ALS and 1 more ▼
First symptom
Diagnosis
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HappyPhysicist's Riluzole is for:

  • ALS

HappyPhysicist has not reported any side effects for Riluzole.

HappyPhysicist's Riluzole History (Stopped)
100 mg Daily Jan 24, 2011 - Apr 15, 2012
Stopped Did not seem to work Apr 15, 2012
Evaluations
Date Dosage ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 15, 2012 100 mg Daily ? NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Feb 04, 2011 100 mg Daily ? NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 04, 2011
Advice & Tips
Scheduled to take 2 hours after last meal and one hour before. 11 am and 11 pm seems to be the perfect time for that. Set my phone to remind me.
Cost
$25-49 monthly

About Riluzole (Prescription Drug)

Riluzole is the first drug to be approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Riluzole, available as Rilutek®, does not cure ALS or improve symptoms, but may extend survival or the time to tracheostomy.

Learn more about Riluzole in our Riluzole Community Report.

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