Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Medications

Currently, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), though medications can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. Houston Methodist neurological specialists provide a personalized treatment plan that includes the newest FDA-approved medications to reduce the impacts of MS on your daily life. We help you optimize your physical, neurological and emotional health.

We are committed to superior outcomes, from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation. If you receive an MS diagnosis, we tailor your specific treatment plan to your MS type and stage of progression. We also consider your individual needs and lifestyle.

The Latest Advancements in Managing Your MS

Your doctor works closely with you to find the right balance of medications to manage your MS and improve your quality of life. Corticosteroids like methylprednisolone may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and speed up your recovery time after a relapse. IV immunoglobulin therapy or plasma exchange may treat severe symptom attacks.

Research shows early and ongoing treatment with FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can help manage MS by suppressing or changing how the body’s immune system works. For some people, DMTs can reduce the number and severity of attacks, manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

Types of Disease Management Therapies for MS

Injectable Medications

Oral Medications

Infusion Medications

Glioblastoma Study Improves Understanding of How Immune Cells Function in the Brain

According to a recent study, a better understanding of the diversity and activation states of immune cells in gliomas may unlock secrets about how MS and other diseases of the brain work.

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