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Symptom | Management | Medication Name |
---|---|---|
Bladder Dysfunction |
Urinary antispasmodic |
Botulinum toxin (Botox*)
|
Promote the flow of urine |
Tamsulosin (Flomax*)
|
|
Suppression and Treatment of Urinary tract infections |
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro*)
|
|
Urinary suppressant |
Desmopressin (DDAVP*) |
|
Intermittent self-catheterization or indwelling catheter |
Discuss with your physician |
|
Bowel Dysfunction |
Stool softener |
Docusate oral (Colace*)
|
Constipation |
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax*)
|
|
Depression |
Tricyclic antidepressant |
Amitriptyline (Elavil*)
|
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) |
Citalopram (Celexa*)
|
|
Serotonin–Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) |
Mirtazapine (Remeron*_)
|
|
Fatigue |
CNS stimulant |
Amantadine (Symmetrel*)
|
Numbness |
- |
Corticosteroids (in very severe cases). Prednisone, methylprednisone (Solumedrol *) |
Pain |
Neuropathic pain and paresthesias |
Amitriptyline (Elavil*)
|
Muscle relaxant |
Methocarbamol (Robaxin*)
|
|
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents |
Acetaminophen (Tylenol*)
|
|
MS Relapse |
Reduce inflammation that occurs in the CNS during an MS relapse |
Prednisone (Deltasone*)
|
Sexual Dysfunction |
Erectile dysfunction |
Alprostadil (Caverject*, Muse*, Prostin VR*)
|
Decreased vaginal lubrication |
Water soluble lubricants (KY Jelly*) |
|
Relief of dysesthesias (pain) |
Carbamazepine (Tegretol*)
|
|
Spasticity (muscle stiffness) |
Muscle relaxant |
Baclofen, injection (Intrathecal Baclofen - ITB Therapy)
|
Speech and swallowing difficulties |
Medication may be used to dry a mouth that is over-secreting |
Anticholinergics (Ditropan*) |
Tremor |
Anticonvulsant |
Gabapentin (Neurontin*)
|
Antibiotic |
Isoniazid (Isoniazid*) |
|
Beta Blocker |
Propranolol (Inderal*) |
|
Vertigo/Dizziness |
Antiemetic (anti-nausea) |
Dimenhydrinate (Gravol*)
|
Vision problems |
Corticosteroids |
Methylprednisone Solu-Medrol (IV)
|
Walking |
Potassium channel blocker |
Fampyra* (Fampridine SR) |