| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choking on food | 78 | 13 | |
| Support weight gain | 71 | 25 | |
| General health | 56 | 19 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 19 | 3 | |
| Atrophy of tongue muscles | 10 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2 | |
| PEG tube failure | 2 | |
| Stomach distention | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
Skymaster47
evaluated on Oct 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Gerd-NF
evaluated on Aug 15, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
CombatALS
evaluated on Jul 16, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None