List of Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

Avonex (Interferon beta 1a)

Overview
Avonex is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults who have had their first episode of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and whose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)… read more

Copaxone (Glatiramer acetate)

Overview
Copaxone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults who have had their first episode of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and whose magnetic resonance… read more

Exercise

Overview
As recently as 20 years ago, doctors discouraged people with multiple sclerosis (MS) from being physically active. Exercise was deemed too dangerous. However, in recent years, many studies have proven that… read more

Gilenya (Fingolimod)

Overview
Gilenya is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Gilenya is also known by its drug name, Fingolimod.… read more

Glatiramer acetate

Overview
Glatiramer acetate, sold under the brand name Copaxone, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults who have had one multiple sclerosis (MS) episode and… read more

Natalizumab

Overview
Natalizumab, sold under the brand name Tysabri, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). Natalizumab is not a cure for… read more

Physical therapy

Overview
From diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) to advanced stages of the disease, physical therapy can help delay disability and preserve quality of life. A physical therapist will focus on your mobility issues and… read more

Rebif (Interferon beta 1a)

Overview
Rebif is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults who have had their first episode of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and whose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)… read more

Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone)

Overview
Solu-Medrol is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce inflammation. Solu-Medrol is also known by its drug name, methylprednisolone. It is commonly… read more

Tecfidera (Dimethyl fumarate)

Overview

Tecfidera, also known by its drug name, Dimethyl fumarate, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Some…

Tysabri (Natalizumab)

Overview
Tysabri is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Tysabri is also known by its drug name,… read more

Vitamin D

Overview
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means that it is stored in fatty tissues until the body needs it. It is manufactured in the body from cholesterol when sunlight hits your skin.
Historically, doctors… read more