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How do I know when it is time to switch medications?

How do I know when it is time to switch medications?

Learn when and why a medication switch might be necessary, as well as other ways to manage MS symptoms.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated onNovember, 2026

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated onNovember, 2026

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