This invention provides a method of treating a subject afflicted with a neurodegenerative disease comprising periodic administration of an amount of laquinimod and an amount of fingolimod, wherein the amounts when taken together are effective to treat the subject. Also provided are packages and pharmaceutical compositions comprising laquinimod and fingolimod for treating a subject afflicted with a neurodegenerative disease. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising laquinimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with fingolimod, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising fingolimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with laquinimod, for treating said subject.
