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

Miss_Kitty

evaluated on Aug 19, 2010

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

mountainrain

evaluated on Sep 03, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

Blades

evaluated on Sep 03, 2010

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