Hi from NZ. Anyone on Tecfidera and Epilim/Depakote?????
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:12 am
Hi. I was dx in April this year and started Tecfidera three weeks ago. Since then my side effects have been minimal unless I don't eat enough then feel hideous. My major complaint is that I'm putting on weight. I have maintained my weight last three years eating the way I eat now so this is very frustrating. I'm also on Epilim for epilepsy. I'm wondering if anyone out there has experienced the two drugs in combination? I'm seriously considering going off the epilepsy med as I've never tried (seizure free 15 years) and it's notorious for weight gain. I've noticed I get the shakes if dont eat regularly and I know Epilim mucks around with insulin. I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy, most recent bloods came back fine. I have been on Epilim for 20 years. I really can't afford to put weight on as was overweight (but ok with) to begin with. Was so not expecting weight gain as a side effect. Please help!