Disease-Modifying Therapies for MS

Although a cure for MS has not yet been discovered, a number of medications (also called disease-modifying therapies, or DMTs) have been approved to treat MS. Research shows early and ongoing treatment with an approved DMT can help reduce MS relapses, delay progression of disability and limit new inflammation in the central nervous system.

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Oral Therapies

Oral medications can be easily taken at home but can be hard to remember to take.

Infused Therapies

IV infusions likely require a visit to a medical facility, but treatment is needed less frequently.

Injectable Therapies

Shots given usually at home on a schedule that ranges from daily to weekly.

Off-Label Medications

Under certain circumstances, for MS, doctors may use medications that are FDA-approved to treat other conditions.

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Disease-Modifying Therapies

Types of Disease-Modifying Therapies

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Managing and Treating MS

Disease-Modifying Therapies

Types of Disease-Modifying Therapies

Helpful Resources

Managing and Treating MS

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