_____________ is the current psychopharmacological treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Riluzole is the only medication currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It works by decreasing the release of glutamate, a neurotransmitter that is thought to contribute to nerve cell damage in ALS. Deprenyl and L-DOPA are medications used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and interferon β and interferon α are used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and certain types of cancer. None of these medications have been shown to be effective in the treatment of ALS.

_____________ Is the Current Psychopharmacological Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis