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- Fri May 23, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Tecfidera (BG-12, Dimethyl fumarate)
- Topic: Anybody get chills as a side effect?
- Replies: 11
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Re: Anybody get chills as a side effect?
I started my medication on Sunday, and only had mild flushing after the first dose. On day 5, I started having chills, fatigue, headache and weakness in one leg (where I had my first attack). I don't know if this is a cold/flu, relapse or reaction to Techfidera. Fortunately, I see my neurologist nex...
- Fri May 23, 2014 3:41 pm
- Forum: Tecfidera (BG-12, Dimethyl fumarate)
- Topic: Side effects
- Replies: 184
- Views: 140629
Re: Side effects
I had no real side effects with Avonex. My strategy was to take it in the evening, around 7-7:30, with 2 ibuprofen before. I started Tecfidera this past Sunday and had only mild flushing the first day, but on Thursday, the fifth day, I started getting ce, feint weak and tired, with a headache. I don...
- Fri May 23, 2014 3:29 pm
- Forum: Tecfidera (BG-12, Dimethyl fumarate)
- Topic: Weight gain, new flares from Tec
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17607
Re: Weight gain, new flares from Tec
I started on the Tecfidera starter pack this past Sunday. I had moderate, short-lived flushing after the first dose the first day after about an hour exercising with weights and a shower. I had no other typical (flushing, GI) reactions. So, I was thrilled with the new medication. However, yesterday ...