Multiple Sclerosis

Treatment & Care

Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis

The link below provides a detailed list of medications used to treat the many, varied symptoms associated with MS. No known medication "cures" MS, and other treatments serve to reduce or relieve symptoms.

Possible Connection between Depression and Interferon, A Drug Used To Treat Multiple Sclerosis

Depression is very common in MS. Researchers noted that MS patients being treated with Interferon beta drugs showed an increase in "depressed mood" (while other symptoms of depression remained fairly stable) and a corresponding decrease in their use of coping skills to deal with stress.