Drugs Used to Treat Symptoms of MS
There are different drugs used to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, also known as MS.
Spasticity
Drugs Used:
- Baclofen (Lioresal)
- Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Dantrolene (Dantrium)
Optic Neuritis
Drugs Used:
- Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
- Oral steroids
Fatigue
Drugs Used:
- Antidepressants
- Amantadine (Symmetrel)
- Pemoline (Cylert)
Pain
Drugs Used:
- Aspirin or Acetaminophen
- Antidepressants
- Codeine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Drugs Used:
- Carbamazapine, other Anticonvulsant
Sexual Dysfunction
Drugs Used:
- Papaverine injections(in men)
Source: www.ninds.nih.gov – September 1996
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