Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate, BG-12) is a disease modifying treatment (DMT) for active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Tecfidera is a pill which is taken twice a day; trials have shown it reduces the number of relapses by around 50% compared to a placebo.
Read all about the pros and cons of Tecfidera MS treatment from other MSers, or get involved by asking a question.
betty 21/02/19Hoping to get some clarification on whether or not we can take anti-inflammatories/ibuprofen while taking Tecfidera. The info leaflet basically only said, there may be an increased chance of side effects on the kidneys when taking both of these drugs. I have an incredibly painful injury that requir…
madison.p 16/02/19Hi everyone. I’ve recently moved house and in the madness forgotten to order more pills and some how stupidly run out. I’ve rang my MS nurse no answer, I’ve rang Llyods clinical Homecare – not open on weekends. I’ve rang 111 they have given a prescription however no pharmacy’s in Br…
Mark_Harlin 15/02/19Hi all, I’m new on here. Just been diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS and have decided to go with Tecfidera medication which j will be starting in the next few weeks. Any advice you can give me that I need to know in the first few weeks/months. Thanks in advance
Celena_Foster 15/02/19Hi all <3 So I was diagnosed in December. I chose Tecfidera to take. I have been on it for 5 weeks now. Some of the symptoms have subsided, but the weakness in the legs, the numbness in parts of my body, and the constant stumbling over myself has not gotten any better. Anyone else take Tecf…
StevenH67 13/02/19Just thought I’d say hi and give a bit of background. I was diagnosed with CIS back in October 2016 at 49 years old after some very sudden numbness from my toes to my waist. Came as a huge surprise as I considered myself fit and healthyish, I had ran 10 miles the day before my symptoms starte…
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