Last updated: August 17, 2026
There are currently two approved drugs to treat ALS: riluzole, which can extend lifespan by an average of a few months and has been on the market for 25 years, and the 2017-approved edaravone, which was shown in clinical trials to help patients function for longer into their disease
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