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Lou Gehrig's disease; ALS; Upper and lower motor neuron disease; Motor neuron disease
Treatment
There is no known cure for ALS. The first drug treatment for the disease is a medicine called riluzole. Riluzole slows the disease progression and prolongs life.
Treatments to control symptoms are also helpful:
- Baclofen or diazepam may be used to control
spasticity that interferes with daily activities. - Trihexyphenidyl or amitriptyline may be prescribed for people with problems swallowing...
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