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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.

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@amandalynn96

7 Aug 2025 23:29 EditedLast reply 8 Aug 2025 14:58

Has anyone been on Tecfidera? Is it any good? Any major side effects? How do you feel after taking? I’m all out of options thanks to insurance not wanting to pay for Ocrevus or Briumvi.

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@duguto

2 Aug 2025 12:35 EditedLast reply 2 Aug 2025 16:07

Tecfidera & gum overgrowth?

Hey everyone! I’ve been dealing with gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth) as a side effect of Tecfidera. I started the medication in November 2024, and it began within the first month of taking it. The condition persisted until I stopped it in July 2025, about two weeks ago. From the very beginning...

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@Phili

2 Aug 2025 06:37Last reply 3 Aug 2025 11:47

Hi all. So I was diagnosed with MS last year October. Only four months ago I was prescribed with Tecfidera and then Kesimpta. Now my challenge is I am in Eswatini and we do not have these drugs. I’ve tried South Africa but it’s so difficult to get. Found everyone.org online but they require me to have a pharmacy license and their prices are through the roof. Can someone suggest where I can look or how I can go about getting the medication for someone in 3rd world Africa?

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@22emkat

13 Jul 2025 20:39Last reply 14 Jul 2025 21:43

Tecfidera to dimethyl fumarate

Has anyone else been changed to generic dimethyl fumarate from Tecfidera? And if so, have you noticed any differences in side effects? I know it is the same thing, but just wondered! Tia!

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@San1982

9 Jul 2025 06:44Last reply 9 Jul 2025 17:04

Tecfidera flushing 😳

Hi everyone I've just started Tecfidera and the flushing in my face and neck was pretty bad yesterday....does anyone know if this lasts or does it subside in a few weeks??

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@purplepoppy

27 Jun 2025 13:26

DMT CHANGE

When I was diagnosed with MS the only option I was given for DMT was Tecfidera, my last MRI was stable but I only had an MRI on brain & neck & not spine in the last 6 months I’ve starting to have back pain & weakness & my walking has got worse, I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given any options?

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@wanttorun

13 Jun 2025 15:25Last reply 14 Jun 2025 07:03

Random question about steroids

Hi, I was just wondering how you decide when to take steroids. I have RRMS and am on tecfidera, due to change to Kesimpta in August. For the most part my MS has been stable and more of a label than anything else. However last week I woke up with a lightly numb face, over the week I have regai...

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@Michellejohn35

2 Jun 2025 18:17

ecently had my MRI results and (as I kinda suspected after a rough few months) had new lesions.I'm currently on Plegridy (moved from Tecfidera as I'm JCV positive and my lymphocytes lowered a lot). Tecfidera worked ok for me, but Plegridy obviously hasn't been as effective. Due to the hard few months I've really isolated myself from people (some I'm unsure even how to reach out to again now) and live alone alone some of the time when my four children are at their mum's. Positive news is, they've mentioned Ocrevus and Kesimpta, which are obviously higher efficacy treatments. Could I ask for any advice people have around these DMTs, please? If you've seen me ask on Facebook or Instagram, then feel free to ignore and not repeat yourself.

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@MK24

2 Jun 2025 17:22Last reply 4 Jun 2025 11:34

Ocrevus or Kesimpta

I recently had my MRI results and (as I kinda suspected after a rough few months) had new lesions. I'm currently on Plegridy (moved from Tecfidera as I'm JCV positive and my lymphocytes lowered a lot). Tecfidera worked ok for me, but Plegridy obviously hasn't been as effective. Due to the hard fe...

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@Underdog

27 May 2025 13:02

Being "Switched" to cheaper drugs

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/ms-tyruko-tysabri-drug-side-effects-nhs-b2754395.html How widespread is this and is it only Tysabri and (from what I read on another site) possibly Tecfidera affected at the moment? I would hate to be pulled away from Kesimpta and onto a "simillar" drug wh...

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