Some Unique Considerations in Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of several diseases described as demyelinating because it causes damage to the myelin sheath. The presence of additional medical conditions like pregnancy, osteoporosis and infections are common with multiple sclerosis that adversely affects the health outcomes. The treatment of MS becomes more complex when compounded by these existing additional medical conditions. This review highlight important pharmacotherapeutic considerations in treatment of MS in these special patient population.