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Many effective medications are available
for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). These
types of drugs may be prescribed for three different
categories of MS treatment: disease-modifying immunotherapy,
exacerbation management, and symptom management.
The first type of treatment is disease-modifying
immunotherapy, which uses one of several approved
drug therapies to show MS activity and progression.
The second area of treatment is exacerbation management,
which helps to control this sudden flare-up of
symptoms, often lasting for one to three months.
The third and equally important area of drug treatment
for MS is symptom management.
The following pages provide a listing
of medications commonly prescribed for the treatment
of MS. Most of these medications are available
by prescription only, but even with over-the-counter
medications, anyone considering making a change
to his or her present regimen should consult a
physician. Some of these medications may cause
side effects, and these can be managed by the medical
professional through adjusting dosage, switching
drugs, or adding other medications.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
(MSAA) does not recommend or endorse any particular
product, treatment, or medication. All information
given is to increase awareness and should not be
used to determine one’s treatment plan.
To learn
more about each of these specific types of
treatments click the links above or you may
click here to see a complete list of all of
the treatments.
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