Find an ALS center (specialized medical treatment) in your area
An ALS center or clinic provides specialized and coordinated medical care and therapy for ALS patients. There are ALS centers all over the country. Each one is staffed by healthcare professionals dedicated to treating people with ALS and supporting their caregivers. Typically the MDA and/or the ALS Association selects, researches, and certifies regional institutions they believe to be the best in the field with knowledge and experience with ALS.
ALS centers offer healthcare services from a team of people who are specially trained to meet the needs of ALS patients and their caregivers. Services at ALS centers can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, nursing, registered dietician services, psychology or psychiatry, as well as speech and language pathology. Most ALS centers offer a full range of these types of services, called a multidisciplinary approach, some offer only a few. A multidisciplinary clinic allows for multiple specialists and therapists to see a patient in one visit, creating a more comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. It is best to check with individual ALS centers to find out what is offered.
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 (not associated with a reduction in vital capacity), 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.
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 (not associated with a reduction in vital capacity), 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 click here for Full Prescribing Information.
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.
