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ALS medication

At this time, no treatment exists that can halt or reverse ALS (or Lou Gehrig's disease). Click here to learn about an ALS treatment option from sanofi-aventis.

There are a number of other promising treatments being studied – including gene studies and stem cell therapies.

Symptom relief

Other treatments for ALS are designed to relieve symptoms. Health care professionals can prescribe medications to:

Help reduce fatigue
Ease muscle cramps
Control stiff or rigid muscles
Reduce excess saliva and phlegm
Help patients with pain, depression, sleep disturbances, and constipation

Find a Treatment Center

Specialized ALS treatment centers provide comprehensive medical care and therapy for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Find one near you.

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