FDA Greenlights Withdrawal of ALS Drug RELYVRIO Packets
Published Date: 8/29/2025
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Summary
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals asked the FDA to take back its approval for the drug RELYVRIO, used in 1g and 3g packets. This means RELYVRIO won’t be available as an FDA-approved treatment anymore. Patients and healthcare providers should watch for updates on how this change might affect treatment options and costs.
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RELYVRIO FDA Approval Withdrawn
If you take RELYVRIO, the FDA approval for RELYVRIO (sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol) in 3 gram and 1 gram packets has been withdrawn at the drugmaker Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' request. This means RELYVRIO will no longer be an FDA-approved treatment; patients and healthcare providers should watch for updates about how this change might affect treatment options and costs.
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