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CHAPTER 8: Management of Treatment Side Effects
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November 1, 2005
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STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF SIDE EFFECTS
Effective management of the side effects of treatments for MS and its symptoms is essential to maintain patients' QOL and to ensure their long-term adherence to therapy. Strategies for helping patients cope with these side effects include1:
* Educating patients about treatment side effects before they happen
* Reminding patients that many side effects can be readily controlled or will subside over time
* Encouraging patients to promptly alert their healthcare providers when they experience troublesome side effects
* Providing patients with adequate support from healthcare professionals when side effects occur
As the use of combination therapies for ...