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Medicines riluzoleQuestion & answer

riluzole · Medicine question

Can riluzole affect driving?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It can cause dizziness, vertigo or sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery when affected.

Sources for this answer

Riluzole 50 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8
Emylif 50 mg orodispersible filmemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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