Transcription of DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPIES FOR MS
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Updated May 2018. Please check for the most current version of this publication. For some people, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relief, giving a name and a reason for a parade of strange symptoms. For others, a diagnosis of MS brings frightening images of a challenging future. Regardless of one's initial reactions, the diagnosis of MS is a life-changing event. Even before the news can be fully absorbed, people with MS face decisions about taking a DISEASE-MODIFYING medication, including when to start treatment and which one of the many available options is best suited to their individual needs. Early and ongoing treatment with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapy can make a difference for people with MS.
Injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling), flushing, shortness of breath, rash, chest pain Possible serious side effects: • Damage to the fatty tissue under the skin (lipoatrophy) and, rarely, death of skin tissue (necrosis) • Liver problems Read the medication guide for a comprehensive overview of side effects and risks associated ...
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