As we wrap up National MS Education and Awareness Month, it’s a good time to provide an overview about multiple sclerosis medications. Closely following a medication care plan offers the best strategy for managing MS symptoms, as well as modifying the disease course, and treating relapses. Let’s review the medications most often utilized for MS treatment.
There are three categories of medications for modifying the disease course and they include:
1. Oral medications
2. Infused medications
3. Injectables
In addition, there are dozens of medications that can be utilized as part of a plan of care for the symptoms of MS, ranging from fatigue, pain, bladder/bowel problems, spasticity, tremors, dizziness, depression, sexual problems, itching, and gait difficulties. While a cure for multiple sclerosis still does not exist, MS patients have numerous medication choices.
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is available to help you and your MS patients through implementing a plan of care.