Just diagnosed
FAQs
- What causes MND?
- How many people get MND?
- What is the difference between MND and ALS? Are the names used interchangeably?
- Is there any relationship between incidence and race?
- Can MND be reversed?
- What is Rilutek?
- What are stem cells?
- Can I still drive even though I have MND?
- Will I become incontinent?
- Will my intellect be affected by MND?
What is Rilutek?
Rilutek (riluzole) is the first and, to date, only drug licensed for the treatment of Motor Neurone Disease. It is not a cure, it does not prevent, halt or reverse the disease but it has been shown to have an effect in extending life in both the limb and bulbar onset forms of MND. In studies, patients taking Rilutek were shown to have a modest increased life expectancy.