Tecfidera (BG-12, dimethyl fumarate)

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Tefidera Prescribing Information

Last post by euphoniaa « Fri Jan 27, 2017 4:36 am
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by NHE » Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:49 pm

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Tefidera Prescribing Information

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FYI - I clicked on NHE's link, and since it goes directly to the official Tecfidera Full Prescribing Information , it does show the latest, updated...

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Fri Jan 27, 2017 4:36 am
Generic Tecfidera

Last post by NHE « Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:24 pm
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by NHE » Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:05 pm

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Mylan Launching Tecfidera Generic in US
August 20, 2020

Mylan announced the launch of a first generic version of Tecfidera, a treatment for...

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Here is the prescribing information for Mylan's generic dimethyl fumarate.

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Last post by NHE
Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:24 pm
Two new FDA approvals. Vumerity and Bafiertam. Tecfidera bioequivalents.

Last post by frodo « Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:02 am

by frodo » Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:02 am

Two new FDA approvals. Both are bioequivalents to Dymethyl fumarate / Tecfidera.

Diroximel fumerate (Vumerity). Approved by the FDA in October of...

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Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:02 am
Rash on hands and arms?

Last post by MommyATL « Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:05 am
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by MommyATL » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:19 pm

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Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed on February 28, although my new neurologist who diagnosed me believes that I started showing symptoms eight years ago....

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Thanks so much. I ended up with major swelling of my lower legs and ankles at the end of the day. My doctor has pulled me off Tecfidera. I'm going to...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:05 am
How I got rid of Tecfidera stomach pain!

Last post by Wands080606 « Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:35 pm
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by micheleinva » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:30 pm
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This is my very first post ever. I stumbled onto this site through a google search, looking for answers to stomach pain and Tecfidera. The info on...

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New to the forum. Diagnosed CIS May17 then RRMS Nov17, and after doing my homework decided on Tecfidera as my drug of choice!

Due to start on it...
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Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:35 pm
Anyone getting flushing 3-6 hours after taking Tecfidera?

Last post by SystemError « Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:06 pm
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by DaveP » Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:48 am

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Hey, on the full dose of Tecfidera for about two months now. It's the first treatment I've tried - just been diagnosed over the past year. I've been...

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After more than a year of terrible flushing nearly every day, I finally tried the aspirin solution and I have had some success. Every night I take a...

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Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:06 pm
Tecfidera Recurrent Side-effects (after initial side-effects

Last post by spencehewitt « Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:26 am
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by TheBeckster » Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:04 am
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I have been on Tecfidera for a little over 2 years. I had the typical GI side-effects for 2 months when I first started the drug, but for the most...

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posted this on another thread... but it was somewhat revelatory so thought I would post it here too.

I've been on tecfidera for about 3 years now...
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Last post by spencehewitt
Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:26 am
Do fumarates change into fumaric acid in vivo?

Last post by sam112233 « Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:02 am
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by Anonymoose » Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:08 am
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Need brainier folks than I for this one...

Dimethyl fumarate and clemastine fumarate are both alleged to have potential beneficial effects on some...

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Another treatment for MS is the amino acid threonine

Spot the double (or triple or quadruple) speak.

To determine whether the naturally occurring...
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Last post by sam112233
Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:02 am
Flushing and makeup

Last post by SystemError « Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:56 am
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by Maly » Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:11 pm

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3 months in on Tec and the flushing is still daily. If the 6 month check-up MRI shows nothing new, I can survive getting a bit red from time to time....

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I realise this is over a year old now but... How far in advance of taking your Tec do you have the cheese? I might try this!

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Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:56 am
Tecfidera & Men's Fertility

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by Cizzyoc » Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:38 am

Hi, I'm hoping to get some information from people who may know information or be in a similar position. My husband has been diagnosed with MS and is...

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Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:38 am
Stabbing pain

Last post by Dimitri « Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:36 pm
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by Punchy » Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:01 am

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I've been taking Tecfidera for about 4 months now, and for the most part I've left the gastro side effects behind.

Last night I took my pill late,...

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Yup.

It was a couple of months after I started Tecfidera. It woke me up while I was sleeping. At first I thought I rolled over on a knife or sword...

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Last post by Dimitri
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:36 pm
Ibuprofen instead of aspirin for flushing

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by mswobbly » Tue May 16, 2017 3:10 pm

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried ibuprofen instead of aspirin to help ward off flushing. I've been taking ibuprofen for years for arthritis...

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Tue May 16, 2017 3:10 pm
What was your first day like on Tecfidera?

Last post by mswobbly « Sun May 14, 2017 8:21 am

by mswobbly » Sun May 14, 2017 8:21 am

Hi, this is my first day on Tecfidera. I was just wondering how others did on their first day on Tec. This might help others who have concerns or...

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Last post by mswobbly
Sun May 14, 2017 8:21 am
Fever and wheezing on Tec **Update**

Last post by Punchy « Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:32 pm
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by Punchy » Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:32 pm

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I'm on day 3 of taking three 120mg per day (two in the am, one in the pm).

I'm titrating very slowly because it's killing my stomach.

Anyway about...

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Well, I had a pulmonary embolism. Lots of trauma to lung tissue, so no surprise that pneumonia took hold.

I'm titrating back up to 3x120mg today....

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Last post by Punchy
Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:32 pm
Dimethyl fumarate achieves no evidence of disease activity..

Last post by ElliotB « Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:23 am
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by MSUK » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:38 am

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Dimethyl fumarate achieves no evidence of disease activity in MS patients

Data analysis of two previous trials has shown that a higher number of...

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The title of this post is inaccurate and deceiving.

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of DMF on achieving no evidence of...

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Last post by ElliotB
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:23 am
Bariatric surgery and Tecfidera

Last post by NHE « Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:34 am
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by Punchy » Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:12 am

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I am about to start Tecfidera, and I am currently on a waiting list for bariatric surgery (Roux en Y or possibly gastric sleeve).

This is a long...

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I had the CBC and was informed by BioGen that I was cleared, but haven't heard about the JCV. I plan to call my neurologist to find out (he is an MS...

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Last post by NHE
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:34 am
Tecfidera users: favour please?

Last post by Punchy « Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:58 am
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by Punchy » Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:02 pm

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I have a favour to ask - could someone please measure the size (length and width) of a 120 mg and 240 mg Tecfidera capsule?

I am having a heck of a...

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Thank you both, and sorry it took so long to say so, I'd been having trouble accessing the forum.

I am having bariatric surgery and swallowing pills...

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Last post by Punchy
Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:58 am
Does it get better? Stomach pain & nausea

Last post by RedneckMBA « Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:16 am
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by gc77584 » Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:27 pm

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Hello,

I started Tecfidera on Oct. 30th, just finished second week of maintenance dose. I've had an iron stomach all my life, never had bowel...

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I've been on the stuff for a year. I occasionally (like once or twice a week) get the Tecfidera shiits. It isn't violent or gut wrenching, just...

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Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:16 am
Always read the label – MS drug Tecfidera...

Last post by euphoniaa « Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:39 am
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by MSUK » Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:44 am

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Always read the label – MS drug Tecfidera sites possible liver damage

Drug company Biogen has updated the possible side effects of MS drug...

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Always read the label – MS drug Tecfidera sites possible liver damage

Drug company Biogen has updated the possible side effects of MS drug...

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Last post by euphoniaa
Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:39 am
Tecfidera may limit visual problems for MS patients

Last post by MSUK « Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:36 am

by MSUK » Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:36 am

Scientists who genetically silenced the transcription factor Nrf2 in a study of mice found it caused visual impairment and retinal ganglion cell...

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Last post by MSUK
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:36 am
Fatigue?

Last post by smms « Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:05 pm
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by A2KB » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:46 pm
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Hi folks,

I'm on my 2nd go-round with Tecfidera (took it for 6 weeks, then meds ran out, then insurance was dickering around...long story short, I'm...

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Hey I just wanted to report back. So I stopped taking Tecfidera to test it out, initially I felt great... and then a few hours later bam the...
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Last post by smms
Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:05 pm
First Month on Tecfidera Going Suspiciously Well...

Last post by littlestbabie « Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:06 am
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by littlestbabie » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:51 pm

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I'm in my third week of my first month of tec and things are going.... really good? I haven't had any side effects at all; no nausea, no flushing, no...

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Thank you for your reply, Jaredboy! Very enlightening and interesting to hear the details of your own personal issues with these various MS...

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Last post by littlestbabie
Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:06 am
Tec Side Effects

Last post by ImtheIinteam « Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:03 am
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by CherylAnn » Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:23 pm

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Hi all, first time poster and recently diagnosed.. I was put on Tecfidera in March of this year for obviously my RRMS. I have the normal side effects...

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I have been losing hair suddenly after starting Tec/dimethyl fumarate too. I was already taking Biotin and vitamin D, and thyroid issues are unlikely...

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Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:03 am
For those of you thinking about starting on Tecfidera

Last post by carolsue « Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:12 pm
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by amillen » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:00 am

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Hi. I just wanted to encourage anyone starting Tecfidera. I had a hard time choosing Tecfidera because of the side effects. When you do a web search,...

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Actually, I don't even need to take Tec with a meal anymore. No flushing, no GI problems.

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Last post by carolsue
Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:12 pm
Just started Tecfidera

Last post by Margarita « Sat Oct 08, 2016 3:33 am
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by glovedo » Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:26 am

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I was officially diagnosed with MS Sept. 26 2016. At that appointment my doctor and I decided the first thing I would try is Tecfidera. On 9/27 I got...

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Good luck to you!:)

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Last post by Margarita
Sat Oct 08, 2016 3:33 am
First day of my tecfidera therapy

Last post by NHE « Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:58 pm
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by belis » Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:19 pm

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Hello people, today I'm starting tecfidera. Hope to goes well, without any side effects and yes I'm nervous :-D :-D :-D

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Last year, I was diagnosed with MS by accident. I had an MRI for carpal tunnel, and they found brain, spine, and thoracic lesions, and thyroid...

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Last post by NHE
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:58 pm
Looking for others on Tecfidera Now diagonosed with ANEMIA

Last post by mmmlamas « Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:23 am
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by Ladymac » Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:10 am

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Hi Everyone,

While many or most of us are having CBC run on a regular basis, and we are all watching our Lymphocytes, has anyone been diagnosed...

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I have a family member on Tecfidera with an anemia problem. I would be interested in any information available about this condition.

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Last post by mmmlamas
Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:23 am
Tecfidera and Lymphopenia

Last post by ccbower88 « Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:27 am
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by MrsNotes » Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:20 pm

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Hello everyone,

I've had rather stable MS since being diagnosed 14 years ago (initial severe exacerbation followed by a few minor relapses after the...

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I was on tecfidera for 9 months but had some tummy trouble and my ms was still unstable. I switched to tysabri and have had no troubles on it...

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Last post by ccbower88
Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:27 am
FIRST MRI AFTER BEING ON TECFIDERA

Last post by Margarita « Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:20 am
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by Ladymac » Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:59 am
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Greetings to all,

I wanted to report some FANTASTIC NEWS. For the FIRST time in 7 years since the official diagnosis, my Annual MRI with and without...

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Thank you!:)
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Last post by Margarita
Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:20 am
New to Tecfidera

Last post by lyndacarol « Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:02 am
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by Mbates1990 » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:56 pm

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Hi everyone,

I am new to the board and I got diagnosed woth MS last year. I will be starting Tecfidera after having a bad experience with Copsxone....

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Welcome to ThisIsMS, TipsyToker. We are glad you found us.

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Last post by lyndacarol
Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:02 am
BG-12 and IC

Last post by hrwbes7402 « Tue May 31, 2016 5:12 am
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by Gigi1672 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:29 pm

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I began taking Tecfifera on Sat and noticed my IC is really painful. Wondering if its related to starting this new med.

Anyone else have this issue?...

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I switched to Tecfidera early last year, and since then I have had more then my share of infections, ovarian csyts and bladder issues, And because I...

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Last post by hrwbes7402
Tue May 31, 2016 5:12 am
Biogen says Tecfidera data confirms efficacy

Last post by Margarita « Tue May 03, 2016 9:25 pm
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by MSUK » Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:51 am

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Biogen has unveiled new Tecfidera research that, it says, reinforces its efficacy in newly diagnosed relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)...

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0-)

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Last post by Margarita
Tue May 03, 2016 9:25 pm
Blurry vision on Tecfidera?

Last post by Margarita « Mon May 02, 2016 3:14 am
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by Schelle » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:31 pm

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Has anyone experienced blurry vision or worsening eyesight after starting the higher dose?
I experience all of the flushing (face looks like I've...

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I have been on Tecfidera for 5 months and have had 2 bouts of optic neuritis. Now I have a corneal ulcer in the same eye. Has anyone else experienced...

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Last post by Margarita
Mon May 02, 2016 3:14 am
Tecfidera - cold and flu - Anyone getting sick more?

Last post by Margarita « Sun May 01, 2016 12:56 am
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by turbotaguy » Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:06 pm

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I was on Tysabri for several years. In September I moved to Tecfidera. I think I have been on it for 3.5 months or so. The stomach issues stopped...

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Hi!are You still on Tecf?

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Last post by Margarita
Sun May 01, 2016 12:56 am
week without Tecfidera

Last post by cas « Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:23 am
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by cas » Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:04 am

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I missed a week of dosages. Do I have to start from the beginning on the starter pack?

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Thanks for getting back. I called my doctor on Friday but they already left for the day. I left a message and no one as yet has returned my call. I...

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Last post by cas
Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:23 am
**IMPORTANT** PML & Tecfidera

Last post by carolsue « Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:48 pm
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by Keleia » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:02 pm

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I can't help it...I need to know that others are seeing this, too, especially if you are JC-Virus positive, and are currently taking Tecfidera. This...

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I get tested every 6 months for JC Virus. So far negative, but if I ever test positive, I know I'll be looking at other treatments. I think you...

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Last post by carolsue
Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:48 pm
Doctors study possible link between Tecfidera and shingles

Last post by MSUK « Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:21 am

by MSUK » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:21 am

A case report of a woman with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who developed shingles while being treated with Tecfidera has raised...

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Last post by MSUK
Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:21 am
Tecfidera ‘could be increasing B-cells’

Last post by MSUK « Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:11 am

by MSUK » Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:11 am

Recent studies have shown that Tecfidera decreased certain immune cells, of both B-, and T-cell type in MS patients. Studies have also indicated that...

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Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:11 am
Choosing Meds - Insurance Issues?

Last post by littlestbabie « Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:29 pm
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by littlestbabie » Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:45 am

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Hey! I was recently diagnosed with RRMS and given three different beginning drug choices. Tecfidera, Gilenya, and Copaxone. I was told that my...

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Just updating this thread - I finally got my appeal(s) accepted by my insurance! It took quite a while, and they denied my neurologist's request for...

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Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:29 pm
For Ladymac and others kind and brave enough to share

Last post by JoniJohn « Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:01 am
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by Baloneysmom » Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:59 am

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Dear Everybody who posted their initial and continued side effects,

Thank you so, so much for taking the time to share your experiences. Tecfidera...

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For Ladymac and for Baloneysmom,

I am newly diagnosed (Jan 12, 2016) and I began Tecfidera yesterday. I was dreading having to eat lots of food to...

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Last post by JoniJohn
Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:01 am
Struggling with Tecfidera side effects

Last post by freshstart « Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:12 pm
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by Linnibel » Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:51 pm

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Prior to commencing Tecfidera I read with interest various ways to counteract the side effects of this medication & felt well prepared going into...

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I was diagnosed in 2008. I did s strict diet for 5 years and was doing well. Mostly veggies, fruits, chicken and turkey - grain free. Terry Wahls is...

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Last post by freshstart
Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:12 pm
Nervous about starting Tecfidera

Last post by littlestbabie « Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:44 pm
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by NatyAZ » Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:33 am

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I finally got my Tecfidera starter pack after over a month of waiting. I plan to start it tomorrow or Monday, but I am a little nervous. I will be...

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hey - how did your foray into tecfidera go, if you don't mind me asking? I'm at the point in my MS journey (whoopee) where i'm still in the process...

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Last post by littlestbabie
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:44 pm
One month on Tec

Last post by Sahsh1862 « Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:10 am
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by Maly » Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:29 am

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Hi,
I have now been using tecfidera for one month. This is my first drug against MS, actually my first drug ever not counting the occasional...

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Hope all is better as you go along. I am on week 4 of full dose having followed the entire pre dose plan ahead of time. I did have one flush at...

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Last post by Sahsh1862
Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:10 am
Tecfidera vs no med

Last post by supernan « Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:26 pm
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by SARABAND » Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:26 am

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Hello everybody. Thanks for reading my post.
I was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago after an optic neuritis which was treated with esteroids which help...

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May I ask how low your lymphocemia counts were? I have dropped to 2.6 (absolute lymphocyte) and my doc took me off Tecfidera immediately. Now I am in...

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Last post by supernan
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:26 pm
Tecfidera & Constipation?

Last post by krusher14 « Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:23 pm
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by krusher14 » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:58 am

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I have been on Tecfidera for a little over 2 years now. For the first 6 months or so I had stomach pains and nausea with occasional vomiting. All...

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Yes, that sounds like the pain that I was having as well, however, I was not having regular bowel movements. Had some periods when I couldn't/didn't...

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Last post by krusher14
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:23 pm
Tecfidera and certain foods causing flushing

Last post by Frederic « Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:29 am
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by BLD » Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:59 pm

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Has anybody experienced flushing from certain foods such as tomato sauce or lemonade? I think it is the acid in these foods that is causing me to...

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Hi BLD,
I've been on Tecfidera for 3 months now. First couple of months I needed to have a good nutritious meal with a good fat content to avoid...

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Last post by Frederic
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:29 am
Copaxone to Tec

Last post by Lolobeeb « Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:09 am
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by Kronk » Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:57 am

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I have been on Copaxone for almost 2 years, along with many other lifestyle changes and i have noticed a reduction in relapses and general well...

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I had to switch from copaxone which I loved to Tecfidera because of injection site necrosis. I have been on Tecifedera for 5 months and have had 3...

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Last post by Lolobeeb
Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:09 am
Side effects

Last post by lyndacarol « Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:05 pm
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by Laino107 » Thu May 09, 2013 1:49 pm
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Hi all! Started Tecfidera about 10 days ago and wanted to know what side effects everyone is dealing with. I had the heat/bad flushing for a day or...

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My last blood tests showed I was borderline for b12, I've been taking supplements ever since. This blood test was a good few months before I started...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:05 pm
Have Your doctor test lymphocyte count

Last post by RuSmolikova « Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:46 am
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by Kgerber » Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:33 pm

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I was bummed of course when I got the news of MS, but going on a safe oral was good news for me. I was immediately put on Tecfidera and had little to...

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Updated recommendations to minimize the risk of the rare brain infection PML with Tecfidera.

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Last post by RuSmolikova
Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:46 am
itching

Last post by Elliefard « Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:02 am
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by mmpetunia » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:55 am

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My post was here but now it's gone. Can anyone tell me if aspirin will help with the intense itching from Tec? the flushing, or rather skin crawling...

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It is 8 monh that i am on tecfidera and now I am experiencing crazy itchy rashes specially at nights. I tried all the over the counter drugs and they...

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Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:02 am

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