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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

You should not take RILUTEK if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during your treatment.
Call your doctor if you have a fever, cough, or difficulty in breathing while taking RILUTEK.
RILUTEK may cause you to feel dizzy, light-headed, or sleepy. If you experience any of these, you should NOT drive a vehicle or use machinery.
If you miss or skip a dose of RILUTEK, do not take any extra tablets to make up for those you missed, but take your prescribed dose at the next regularly scheduled time.
When taking RILUTEK, avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol; alcohol may contribute to compromising liver function and may be associated with an increased risk of liver problems.
The most common side effects of RILUTEK that occurred during medical studies were weakness, nausea, lung function decrease*, headache, nasal symptoms, muscle tightness, abdominal pain, and high blood pressure. If any side effects become troublesome, contact your doctor.
Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription products and vitamins. If you have questions, please talk to your doctor.

Please refer to the full prescribing information using the link at the top of the page.

*Not associated with a reduction in vital capacity

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RILUTEK can give you more time. This extra time offers you and your loved ones the chance to adjust to the news and prepare for the future. You can still plan events and activities with those who matter most to you.

More than 1,100 people with ALS have taken part in RILUTEK medical studies. In these medical studies, people who took RILUTEK lived an average of 2-3 months longer than people who took a placebo (sugar pill). However, after 18 months of treatment, there was no difference between those who took RILUTEK and those who took a placebo. What this means is that, in clinical trials, RILUTEK offered a survival benefit early in ALS treatment.

And for people who took RILUTEK, compared to those who took a sugar pill, there was a longer time between starting treatment and the need for a tracheostomy. This surgical procedure creates an opening in a pa tient’s windpipe to allow access to a machine to help with breathing. People with ALS usually get this procedure as their disease progresses.

Early treatment, early benefits

It has been shown that the benefits of RILUTEK are seen early in treatment. If your doctor starts you on treatment with RILUTEK after being diagnosed with ALS, you will be taking an active role in coping with the disease. This may help you feel more positive. And by not delaying treatment, you will help improve disease management.

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Indication

RILUTEK (riluzole) is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Rilutek extends survival and/or time to invasive breathing assistance.

Important Safety Information

You should not take RILUTEK if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during your treatment.
Call your doctor if you have a fever, cough, or difficulty in breathing while taking RILUTEK.
RILUTEK may cause you to feel dizzy, light-headed, or sleepy. If you experience any of these, you should NOT drive a vehicle or use machinery.
If you miss or skip a dose of RILUTEK, do not take any extra tablets to make up for those you missed, but take your prescribed dose at the next regularly scheduled time.
When taking RILUTEK, avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol; alcohol may contribute to compromising liver function and may be associated with an increased risk of liver problems.
The most common side effects of RILUTEK that occurred during medical studies were weakness, nausea, lung function decrease*, headache, nasal symptoms, muscle tightness, abdominal pain, and high blood pressure. If any side effects become troublesome, contact your doctor.
Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription products and vitamins. If you have questions, please talk to your doctor.

Please refer to the full prescribing information using the link at the top of the page.

*Not associated with a reduction in vital capacity

The health information contained herein is provided for general educational purposes only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding your health.
Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions about your health or treatment.

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