Multiple Sclerosis: Pain Medicines
Multiple Sclerosis: Pain MedicinesSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewPain is a frequent problem for people who have
multiple sclerosis (MS). Medicines that may be used
to bring relief include: - Nonprescription pain relievers. These include
acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), ibuprofen (such as Advil), and naproxen (such as Aleve). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
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Amitriptyline, imipramine (Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor), for burning sensations.
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol).
- Gabapentin (Neurontin). This drug may also help relieve
muscle stiffness and tightness (spasticity).
- Phenytoin
(Dilantin).
- Pregabalin (Lyrica).
Some forms of natural or man-made substances related to marijuana, called cannabinoids, may help relieve pain. Pain that does not respond to these medicines can sometimes be
treated with an injection of long-acting anesthetic. ReferencesOther Works Consulted- Yadav V, et al. (2014). Summary of evidence-based guideline: Complementary and alternative medicine in multiple sclerosis: Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology, 82(12): 1083-1092.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKarin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology Current as ofOctober 14, 2016 Current as of:
October 14, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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