### Disease-Modifying Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis Many medications can slow down multiple sclerosis (MS) in some people. These are called disease-modifying drugs. They work by altering how your immune system functions, as MS is partly caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the myelin sheath around your nerves. These drugs don't cure MS but can reduce the number of attacks, make them less severe, and prevent new brain lesions. They also slow down the progression of MS, improving the quality of life for many patients. Your doctor will likely recommend starting one of these medications as soon as you're diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. When choosing a treatment, consider the side effects, benefits, frequency of dosage, method of administration, and your personal concerns and lifestyle. The goal is to find a treatment you can use comfortably and consistently. Drug companies often provide customer support and may offer financial assistance for those without prescription drug coverage. Here are some of the treatments for MS: - **Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)** - **Cladribine (Mavenclad)** - **Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)** - **Diroximel fumarate (Vumerity)** - **Fingolimod (Gilenya)** - **Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)** - **Interferon beta-1a (Avonex)** - **Interferon beta-1a (Rebif)** - **Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)** - **Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)** - **Monomethyl fumarate (Bafiertam)** - **Natalizumab (Tysabri)** - **Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)** - **Ofatumumab (Kesimpta)** - **Ozanimod (Zeposia)** - **Peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy)** - **Siponimod (Mayzent)** - **Teriflunomide (Aubagio)**