MS drugs and treatments

Treatment for MS may include medication, therapies, such as physiotherapy, and self-management techniques. Some people explore the use of complementary or alternative medicines (CAMs). Please consult with your neurologist, MS nurse or GP about the best treatments for you.

DMDs are a group of treatments for people with relapsing MS which reduce the number and severity of any relapses you might experience.

Want to find out about the disease modifying drugs (DMDs) available to treat multiple sclerosis (MS)? MS Decisions is a guide to the DMDs approved for treating relapsing remitting MS in the UK.

How MS drugs are developed and tested in clinical trials to be sure they are safe and effective.

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be managed by medication, input from therapists or rehabilitation specialists and/or the development of self-management strategies.

Therapies that do not involve drugs are an important aspect of MS treatment. You work with trained professionals to support and improve your MS symptoms.