MS Treatments
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Choosing the right treatment for you can be a trial and error process. Get started by understanding what medications are out there, how they work, side effects and of course the potential risks. Also how is the medication administered? Will it be a shot based schedule, infusion at a medical center or oral pills?
Which will work best with your schedule and obligations?Getting advice from your neurologist and feedback from other MS patients who use the drug is key. But remember, the fundamental aspect of MS is that every patient is different with their own variety of the disease. What works for others might not work for you... |
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There are currently 14 disease-modifying medications approved by the FDA for use in relapsing forms of MS (which include secondary progressive MS for those people who continue to experience relapses and primary progressive MS for those people who experience one or more relapses following their diagnosis). Of these, one is also approved specifically for secondaryprogressive MS. None of these medications is a cure and none will prevent recurring symptoms, such as fatigue or numbness. However, each of them has a proven track record of effectiveness
TOPIC FEATURE
FDA approves the first and only twice per year new Ocrevus subcutaneous injectable called Zunovo. Administered only twice per year. This drug is used for MS patients with Relapse Remitting, Secondary and Primary progressive. Zunovo is offered by Genentech Pharmaceuticals
MS Medication Map
Weighing the benefits, risks and side effects of each MS medication goes a long way toward finding the right Disease Modifying Drug for you.
Each Disease Modifying medication is different in terms of how it is administered, its history of use, side effects and more. Explore the available options, beginning with this list.
Disease Modifying Drugs
Disease Modifying Drugs
(click link above to go to information list)
Go to the Symptom Management
Symptom Management
(click link above to go to information list)
*Disease Modifying Drug's- Financial Assistance Programs
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals-Betaseron
https://www.betaseron.com/betaplus/affordabilit
Biogen-Avonex, Tysabri and Tecfidera
MS Active Source
MS ActiveSource for more information about Tecfidera or Tecfidera 1-800-456-2255
$10 co-pay program only eligible to non Medicare or Medicare Advantage part D insured
http://www.tysabri.com/tysabri-cost-and-support.xml
Chronic Disease Fund
1-877-968-7233
http://www.cdfund.org/
Genzyme-Aubagio
https://www.aubagio.com/aubagio-copay
Novartis Pharmacy-Gilenya-Extavia
Gilenya http://www.gilenya.com/c/paying-for-gilenya
Pfizer-Rebif
http://www.rebif.com/rebif-financial-services
Serono Labs-Novantrone
www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Novantrone
Patient Support 877-447-3243
Teva Neuroscience- Copaxone
Shared Solutions
https://www.copaxone.com/shared-solutions/copaxone-co-pay
US BioServices
http://www.usbioservices.com/
877-757-0668
*Additional Treatments
Acupuncture
http://www.thefinleycenter.com/
Acupuncture
Symmetry Acupuncture
Joey Ruecki O.M.D.
775-329-5100
Brain Therapy
Sabrina Summers-brain whisperer
775-360-5564
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/my00829
Sierra Integrated Medical Center
MS, Parkinson’s & motor neuron diseases
http://www.sierraintegrative.com/clients/ogorman.htm
*Pharmaceutical - Patient Resources
Acthar GEL
Patient Information
www.acthar.com
(888) 435-2284
AMPYRA PATIENT
SUPPORT Resources
(APSS)
www.ampyra.com
(888) 881-1918
AVONEX -MS ActiveSource
(800) 456-2255
www.avonex.com
Genzyme - Aubagio (Oral)
https://www.aubagio.com
Novartis Gilenya (Oral)
Patient Support
(877) 408-4974
www.gilenya.com
Rebif - MS LifeLines
(877) 447-3243
www.MSLifeLines.com
Tysabri -TOUCH Program
(800) 456-2255
www.tysabri.com