Managing MS can involve treatments and medications that target different aspects of the disease. Learn more about medications for MS and symptom treatment.
The FDA has approved 12 MS medications that are administered by injection or infusion. These drugs include: They help change relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and secondary progressive MS...
Infusion medications for multiple sclerosis may be especially helpful to people with aggressive MS. Learn about drugs such as alemtuzumab and natalizumab.
IV infusions Other MS medications are given by IV in a doctor’s office or a hospital. But you only have to go once every few months: Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) and mitoxantrone (Novantrone)...
Acute exacerbations (relapses) are sudden new or worsening symptoms that do not last long. Learn about the medications available to treat acute relapses in MS.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has no cure, but many treatments—including medications and lifestyle changes—can slow the disease and reduce symptoms.
A guide to medications, treatments, and alternative therapies for MS
This April – after trying multiple medications and going years without a relapse – MS activist Jeanette Ashlock testified before members of Congress in support…
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Several different types of medication may be prescribed to people who have multiple sclerosis (MS). Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can prevent acute MS attacks, or relapses, and slow the progression of the disease, thereby preventing physical and cognitive disability. Other drugs, primarily corticosteroids, are used to help control severe symptoms during relapses. There are also numerous drug treatments for managing ongoing symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, such as pain, tremors, walking difficulty, and muscle spasticity.