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
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

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

gjames123

evaluated on Dec 16, 2009

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

Adriana Nato

evaluated on Dec 11, 2010

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

iamarunner

evaluated on Mar 02, 2011

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