Tecfidera

Dimethyl Fumarate

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I just received my first months supply of Tecfidera and was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions in re to side effects etc., your experience, good and bad. ## Hello, Wheatweaver! How are you? I actually haven't seen any other posts about Tecfidera. When do you start it? Learn more Tecfidera details here. In clinical trials, the most common side effects noted include flushing and gastrointestinal issues.

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Me too. I am just finishing up my fourth week. The stomach cramps are terrible but bentyl helps a little bit. Ask your Dr for a script for it, 10mg once a day. As for the diarrhea, still can't figure out how to stop it. Imodium helps a little not much. As for the flushing, take a baby aspirin an hour before tecfidera n eat with it. I am just hoping these side effects go away. ## Hi Ginny, Have you tried any supplements for the diarrhea you are experiencing due to Tecfidera (Dimethyl Fumarate)? Based on my research, probiotics and activated charcoal capsules may be able to improve digestion and eliminate diarrhea. Also, peppermint oil is really good for stomach aches/nausea and digestive health. Sometimes I add a couple drops of food grade peppermint essential oil to my water or tea,...

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I have been have been having this dry skin rash that started on one breast first, then it move to my back then to my chest just below my chin. The chest rash is much worse than the others. Went to doc and got a cortisone shot which did nothing for it. There are no creams that help either. This is going to scar my chest and need some help. Anyone have any ideas? ## That can be a fairly common side effect of Tecfidera, along with flushing and stomach problems. Have you tried consulting a dermatologist? Or maybe trying a prescription cream from your doctor? They may help more. Has anyone else experienced this issue? ## Yes...I had the exact expierience m. I couldn't figure out what it was from. I even had a biopsy. ## Hi, SHastings have they found out what it was ? i am having same iss...

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Hi, Before starting with Tecfidera I did some online research and found out something really important for me. - In Europe (UK etc.) the label warnings state "Tecfidera may make oral contraceptives less effective. Use an extra form of contraception (such as a condom) while you’re taking Tecfidera" and "Vaccinations given while taking Tecfidera may be less effective than normal. Taking Tecfidera with certain types of vaccine (live vaccines) may cause you to get an infection and should therefore be avoided" - In the US, the FDA doesn't give any of these warnings I read somewhere that they don't expect tecfidera to interfere with any of the above (so FDA doesn't warn), but they didn't test this yet (so in UK they warn). My question is, did any of the T...

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Dimethylfumarat + Ethylhydrogenfumarat

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is the methyl ester of fumaric acid and is named after the earth smoke plant (Fumaria officinalis).[3] DMF combined with three other fumaric acid esters (FAEs) is solely licensed in Germany as an oral therapy for psoriasis (trade name Fumaderm).[4] Since 2013, it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment option for adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (brand name Tecfidera).[2] ...

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Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is the methyl ester of fumaric acid and is named after the earth smoke plant (Fumaria officinalis).[3] DMF combined with three other fumaric acid esters (FAEs) is solely licensed in Germany as an oral therapy for psoriasis (trade name Fumaderm).[4] Since 2013, it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment option for adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (brand name Tecfidera).[2] ...

hi i have been taking fumaderm for about three years not getting to many side effects only uppset tummy but just recently ive come out in a itchey rash the doctor thought it was shingles but it was'nt could this rash be a side effect because i've been on fumaderm for three years ## It is always possible to develop new side effects, or even an allergic reaction to any medication, even if you've been taking it for years without many issues, because your body always changes with time. it's just part of the aging process. Learn more Dimethyl Fumarate details here. Has the rash gotten any worse? Did it clear up? Did you try an antihistamines for it? ## Same issue with me, been on tecfidera for 16 months with no problems and within the last two weeks I have red bumps on my arm...

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NDC Database

Tecfidera 120 mg Enteric Coated Capsule by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Markings: BG;12;120mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 64406-005-01 ## Active Ingredients: Dimethyl Fumarate

NDC Database

Tecfidera 240 mg Enteric Coated Capsule by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Markings: BG;12;240mg; ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Green ## Package Codes: 64406-006-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dimethyl Fumarate

NDC Database

Tecfidera 30-day Starter Pack by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Markings: BG;12;120mg BG;12;240;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 64406-007-03 ## Active Ingredients: Dimethyl Fumarate