Riluzole WisdomCard™

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  1. PharmGKB: Riluzole: Properties pharmgkb.org - Riluzole: Properties
  2. Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Riluzole (Oral Route) mayoclinic.com - Riluzole (Oral Route)
  3. Answers.com: Riluzole answers.com - Riluzole
  4. Brigham and Women's Hospital: Riluzole Tablets brighamandwomens.staywellsolutionsonline.com - Riluzole Tablets
  5. A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Riluzole umm.edu - Riluzole
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Research Notes on Riluzole


Riluzole is a medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.1 Although it is not a cure for ALS, riluzole may postpone the need for a respirator or breathing tube.2 Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache and loss of appetite.3

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  • While using riluzole, avoid charcoal-broiled foods as well as caffeine-containing products. Take medication on an empty stomach.4
  • Sold under brand name Rilutek.
  • Cigarette smoke can affect how your body reacts to riluzole. Inform your physician if you smoke.5

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia: Riluzole
  2. ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Riluzole: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
  3. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Riluzole: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
  4. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Riluzole: What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?
  5. ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Riluzole: Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

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