MS is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS). In order to help you make an informed decision regarding the right therapy for you and to help you learn about the disease, the marketers of COPAXONE® have created this section for you.


MS is a chronic disease of the CNS affecting approximately 300,000-500,000 people in the U.S. The exact cause of MS is unknown. It’s believed that an autoimmune process, which may be triggered by a virus and/or environmental factors, destroys the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. Multiple sclerosis is generally diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 20 and 40. Women develop MS at a rate of 2-3 times that of men. For more information about MS visit MS University® or MSWatch®.

Importance of Therapy
Being a chronic disease, MS cannot be cured. Research continues to show that early treatment of MS is critical in reducing the frequency of exacerbations.
The effects of exacerbations can be cumulative over time, if not prevented.
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