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A member asked:
How safe is tecfidera, the new ms drug?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Based on the safety: Data in the clinical trial, there no major concerns voiced, so the medication is relatively "safe".
Answered 3/10/2014
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See comments: In my experience, about 25-30% of patients are unable to tolerate drug due to nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Some flushing issues, but less frequent. However, there were 4 reports of an infection called PML, in Germany, where drug was used for psoriasis, but none so far, in MS patients. Short duration of action requires twice daily dosing, and this may result in drug failure if med is missed
Answered 8/29/2015
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Dimethyl fumarate: The answer depends on what is considered a serious side effect. It is pretty safe. Blood count monitoring is important with this medicine. Most side effects are benign with this medicine. http://www.tecfiderahcp.com/clinical-overview/safety-tolerability.html
Answered 11/28/2017
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I diid some E recently in small amounts (0.4 grams & 1 gram on 2 different ccasions) & I have MS for which I take Tecfidera twice daily.. Is that ok?
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How often should someone with ms get a mri? i had one about 12 months ago, have since been diagnosed and have been on tecfidera for a month or so.
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Hi I have RR MS diagnosed and tested abroad , Im now living in the US can a family doctor continue prescribing my meds (tecfidera) ?
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