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Treatments Reported by Patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

41.1% of the 26,256 patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) report taking at least one of these treatments to modify their disease or manage its symptoms.

Treatment # Patients
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) 3345 13% Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone): 13%
Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) 2395 9% Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...): 9%
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif) 1816 7% Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif): 7%
Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe) 1493 6% Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe): 6%
Natalizumab (Tysabri, Antegren) 1347 5% Natalizumab (Tysabri, Antegren): 5%
Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec...) 1280 5% Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec...): 5%
Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection (Betaseron, Betaferon...) 980 4% Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection (Betaseron, Betaferon...): 4%
Dalfampridine (4-AP extended release) (Ampyra) 672 3% Dalfampridine (4-AP extended release) (Ampyra): 3%
Fingolimod (Gilenya) 250 1% Fingolimod (Gilenya): 1%
Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 69 0% Mitoxantrone (Novantrone): 0%

Community Treatment Reports

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777 Prescription Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) 3345
Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) 2395
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif) 1816
Gabapentin (Neurontin, Ratio-Gabapentin...) 1690
Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe) 1493

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161 Over the Counter Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Ibuprofen 755
Aspirin 373
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 281
Stool Softener 120
Naproxen OTC 117

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882 Supplements
Treatment # of Patients
Vitamin D 1625
Omega 3 Fish Oil 1054
Multivitamins 937
Vitamin B 460
Calcium 444

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48 Physical Therapy
Treatment # of Patients
Physical Therapy (PT) 338
Massage Therapy 144
Chiropractic 87
Deep Tissue Massage 43
Physiotherapy 40

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156 Equipment
Treatment # of Patients
Walking Stick/Cane 1371
Walker 459
Motorized scooter/chair 300
Eyeglasses 296
Wheelchair (manual) 275

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124 Procedures
Treatment # of Patients
MRI 808
Lumbar Puncture 237
Blood test 210
Acupuncture 104
Blood Pressure 96

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85 Lifestyle Modifications
Treatment # of Patients
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit 1511
Heat avoidance 448
Naps 282
Diet and exercise 111
Avoid Alcohol 103

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4 Psychotherapy
Treatment # of Patients
Individual Therapy 137
Peer Support Group 22
Couples/Family Therapy 8
Group Therapy 6

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92 Exercises
Treatment # of Patients
Physical Exercise 377
Yoga 215
Stretching 189
Walking 166
Swimming and weightlifting 113

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92 Nutrition/Diets
Treatment # of Patients
Water 269
Avoid aspartame (sweetener) 98
Juice, fresh veg and fruit 86
Avoid MSG 80
Diet 74

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20 Surgeries
Treatment # of Patients
Surgery 12
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) 11
Cervical Spine Fusion 3
Hand Surgery 3
Colostomy 2

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14 Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Treatment # of Patients
Acupressure 5
AcuEnergetics 1
Arnica Gel Rub On 1
BIRM 1
Chrysanthemum Vascuflow Tea 1

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86 Others
Treatment # of Patients
Prayer 267
Pets 189
Attitude 160
Listen to Music 150
Cannabis 141

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