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“In a disease like MS that is life-long, it becomes important to know how well the drug works over the long term because that’s the time frame patients have to live with it.”
—Dr. Corey Ford, Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
How to tell if your multiple sclerosis therapy is working for you
Thinking long term can really help as you manage your multiple sclerosis. Keep in mind that even though you are taking MS therapy regularly, you may feel exactly the same. That doesn’t mean the therapy isn’t working. MS treatment is a long-term commitment. You need to have confidence that your MS therapy is doing its job.
Remember that the available MS therapies do not treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis such as bladder or fatigue problems. You and your doctor can work together on a strategy to deal with those MS symptoms. You can also find out more about managing your MS symptoms by visiting About MS.
Below are some key ways to see if your multiple sclerosis therapy is working for you:
Long-term tolerability:
- Is well tolerated and fits your lifestyle, so you can stay committed to your multiple sclerosis therapy over the long term
Long-term safety:
- Is safe—now and over time
Long-term effectiveness:
- Reduces relapses and future damage
Be realistic about your expectations for MS therapy
Multiple sclerosis management is a long-term commitment, so it’s important to be realistic and to understand just what your therapy can (and cannot) do for you. The goal of MS therapy is to reduce relapses to help decrease new damage to your nervous system. Unfortunately, old damage may not be repaired by therapy. And while therapy isn’t a cure, it may help you stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. It may also allow you to add more predictability to your life by helping control the relapses that can deprive you of your independence.
If you feel that your current MS therapy is not working for you, speak to your doctor to find out if COPAXONE® is right for you.
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