Tecfidera - Light Headedness?

[jsanti25]

Hi All,
I am new to posting on the board but have been a long time reader. Everyone who adds to the dialogue are truly wonderful people for sharing and sharing some more of their personal stories.
My question: I have been on Tecfidera for roughly 9 weeks (2 months; 1 week). For the passed month I have been experiencing terrible light headedness. Not as much dizzy, no vertigo, just as if my blood sugar is low. This happens whether or not I have just eaten. I have never had problems with blood sugar, but this has made me feel as if I am on my way to fainting. I upped my water, just in case it was dehydration.
My Doc told me to take only one (one 240) in the evening, but I am terrified of continuing this, as this is pretty concerning as I am about to begin a Doctoral program in less than a week.
Any help would be appreciated!
Jasmine

About me: dx in 2011. Copaxone and Avonex failed me.

[Anonymoose]

Hi jsan,

Same advice I gave to ranch, you might want to have iron and ferritin tested. If you search ladymac and anemia, you'll find a fellow tecfidera user who became anemic on it.

Hope it works itself out soon.

[jsanti25]

Hi jsan,

Same advice I gave to ranch, you might want to have iron and ferritin tested. If you search ladymac and anemia, you'll find a fellow tecfidera user who became anemic on it.

Hope it works itself out soon.

Thanks so much. Will do.