Comparing Rilutek vs Riluzole

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Rilutek riluzole

Riluzole

Prescribed for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Rilutek may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. May also be prescribed off label for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Miscellaneous central nervous system agents

Miscellaneous central nervous system agents

Side Effects

Common side effects include: asthenia, nausea, and increased serum alanine aminotransferase.

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Commonly reported side effects include: asthenia, nausea, and increased serum alanine aminotransferase.

See the full riluzole side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	60 tablet
Dosage	50 mg
Per Unit^*	$53.70
Cost^*	$3,221.85

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Quantity	60 tablet
Dosage	50 mg
Per Unit^*	$13.40
Cost^*	$804.01

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other riluzole brands include: Exservan, Tiglutik Exservan, Rilutek, Tiglutik

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

12 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 57 drugs are known to interact with Rilutek:

5 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
36 moderate drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)
16 minor drug interactions (109 brand and generic names)

A total of 57 drugs are known to interact with riluzole:

5 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
36 moderate drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)
16 minor drug interactions (109 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 12, 1995

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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