Riluzole and Dyspnea - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dyspnea is reported as a side effect among people who take Riluzole (riluzole), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Radicava, and have Endocrine ophthalmopathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dyspnea when taking Riluzole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,601 people who have side effects when taking Riluzole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Riluzole?

Riluzole has active ingredients of riluzole. It is often used in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,621 Riluzole users. Check the latest studies of Riluzole.

What is Dyspnea?

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing) is found to be associated with 3,715 drugs and 6,067 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dyspnea.

On Jul, 16, 2026

1,601 people reported to have side effects when taking Riluzole.
Among them, 65 people (4.06%) have Dyspnea.

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Riluzole when they have Dyspnea? *

What is the gender of people who have Dyspnea when taking Riluzole? *

female: 28.85 %
male: 71.15 %

What is the age of people who have Dyspnea when taking Riluzole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Riluzole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dyspnea? *

Weakness: 13 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 16.92%
Swallowing Difficulty: 10 people, 15.38%
Death: 9 people, 13.85%
Fever: 5 people, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 7.69%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 7.69%
Cough: 5 people, 7.69%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 5 people, 7.69%
Pain: 5 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 3 people, 4.62%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 2 people, 3.08%
Neck Pain: 2 people, 3.08%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 2 people, 3.08%
Rectal Tenesmus (a feeling of incomplete defecation): 1 person, 1.54%
Nerve Degeneration (weakness in functioning of nerve due to degeneration): 1 person, 1.54%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 1.54%
Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 1 person, 1.54%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.54%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.54%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on riluzole (the active ingredients of Riluzole) and Riluzole (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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