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ALS and Smoking

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that progressively destroys the nervous system. Over time, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord die and patients lose the ability to perform daily tasks, such as dressing, feeding, and moving. ALS is caused…

Tiglutik (Riluzole Oral Suspension) for ALS

Last updated Jan. 16, 2023, by Teresa Carvalho, MS  Fact-checked by Inês Martins, PhD What is Tiglutik for ALS? Tiglutik (riluzole oral suspension) is a liquid formulation of riluzole approved for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It can be taken orally or administered through a feeding tube…