Medications

Medications for multiple sclerosis include the following:

• Corticosteroids: These affect immunologic actions, such as inflammation (swelling) and immune responses associated with multiple sclerosis may help expedite the recovery (but not necessarily reduce the severity) from multiple sclerosis attacks.



• Immune-modulating drugs: These decrease the ability of the immune cells to cause inflammation.



• Immunosuppressants: These are stronger medications that also interfere with the function of the immune system and can reduce inflammation.

For more information on medications for multiple sclerosis, see Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Medications.