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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluoxetine is normally prescribed to treat depression. Exploratory studies have also looked at whether it might help reduce inflammation around nerves in MS.
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Fampridine (Fampyra)
Fampridine (Fampyra) is a drug treatment which has been shown to improve walking speed for some adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fampridine is taken orally as tablets.
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Staying active with MS
How different kinds of exercise can benefit people with MS.
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Stress
Most people experience stress, whether they have MS or not. It's normal to feel anxious or worried from time to time but long-term stress can make your MS symptoms seem worse. Learning to manage your stress is an important part of taking control of your condition.
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Which DMTs are approved for use in the UK?
Learn about the Disease Modifying Therapies for MS that are approved on the NHS. DMTs are available for all three types of MS - relapsing remitting MS, primary progressive MS and secondary progressive MS.
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Donepezil (Aricept)
Donepezil (Aricept) is a drug used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease which has been studied as a treatment for impaired memory in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Dietitian
A dietitian (also spelled dietician) is a therapist who specialises in the role of food and nutrition in health. This may involve creating eating plans to help manage medical conditions, promoting good health through healthy eating and providing education on good nutritional habits.
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Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam is typically used to treat spasticity and spasms in MS when other treatments are not proving effective it can also be used for severe anxiety. Read more in this A-Z entry.
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Desmopressin (Desmotabs)
Desmopressin is a drug used to treat bladder problems in MS. It is used in people who need to go to the toilet frequently during the night (known as nocturia). Learn more in this A-Z entry.
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Deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation is an invasive surgical technique sometimes used to treat serious tremor in multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Do it your way
Trekking and walking events
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Get your fundraising guide
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World MS Day 2026
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