Drugs

A number of drugs are prescribed for MS with the hope that they will slow the progression of the disease. There is still a lot of controversy as to whether or not the currently prescribed drugs have an effect on MS progression over the long term.

The links on this page will take you to news items and information on each of the FDA approved drugs for MS as well as experimental drugs that are currently being tested in clinical trials. Because of the high cost of the drugs and the potential for serious side effects, anyone contemplating their use is advised to gather as much information as possible. In this regard a number of journal articles on the drugs can be found on the Drugs Page in our virtual library.

New topics to be completed in early 2006

Copaxone

Interferons

Tysabri

Experimental drugs