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How often do you see diarrhea with ms? is it more often constipation?

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Bowel: Constipation far more common but diarrhea can be seen, especially when using either Gilenya (fingolimod) or Tecfidera. However, co-morbidities may also be present, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and infections.

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Answered 12/13/2014

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