How do members experience Riluzole?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5,609 1,290
Primary lateral sclerosis 107 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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 95
Moderate 119
Mild 180
None 960

Member evaluations

Marie-NC

evaluated on Oct 01, 2009

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

roadsterer

evaluated on May 15, 2010

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

Desert Dweller

evaluated on May 07, 2010

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