Multiple Sclerosis Health Topics

Featured Conditions and Diseases

MS

MS is a central nervous system disease that causes people to lose coordination and muscle control. As this eMedTV page explains, it is the leading cause of disability among young adults, and a diagnosis should be made as soon as symptoms occur.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. This portion of the eMedTV Web site discusses this condition in more detail, including information on its diagnosis, patterns, and possible causes.

Featured Medications

Avonex

Avonex is a medication that is often prescribed for treating multiple sclerosis. This page from the eMedTV Web site explores how Avonex works, describes the effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Baclofen

Baclofen is a prescription medication used for treating spasticity caused by MS or a spinal cord problem. This eMedTV Web resource offers a more in-depth look at this drug, including its effects, dosage guidelines, and general precautions and warnings.

Betaseron

Betaseron is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV segment provides dosing information for the drug, describes its effects, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Copaxone

Copaxone is a prescription multiple sclerosis medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Copaxone, lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment, and offers dosing information for the drug.

Extavia

The prescription drug Extavia is used as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). This eMedTV Web page explores how this medicine may work for MS, explains when and how to take it, lists some of its potential side effects, and more.

Rebif

Rebif is a prescription medicine that is used to treat multiple sclerosis. This article from the eMedTV archives explores how Rebif works and offers more information on its dosing guidelines, effects, and potential side effects.

Tizanidine

A prescription drug, tizanidine is used for the treatment of spasticity in people with MS or other diseases. This eMedTV article gives a complete overview of this muscle relaxant, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and more.