Official Patient Website | Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate)

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*Based on prescriptions.†MSDS, Biogen’s proprietary MS database as of 12/01/2018 - 04/13/2019. *Based on number of prescriptions from IMS NPA™ Weekly Data (September 27, 2013 – December 27, 2019).TECFIDERA® (dimethyl fumarate) is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. It is not known if TECFIDERA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. *Based on number of prescriptions from IMS NPA™ Weekly Data(September 27, 2013 – December 27, 2019). Say yes to brand-name TECFIDERA—a pill for relapsing multiple sclerosis(MS) that was shown to be effective in 3 different ways: Get the latest information from relapsing MS experts and hear from others who have taken TECFIDERA. TECFIDERA has over 12 years of combined clinical trial and real-world experience.†Some people have shared their stories with us. People living with relapsing MS have a lot to share. Learn about their struggles, lessons, victories, and why they said yes to TECFIDERA.See their storiesTECFIDERA is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adultsIt is not known if TECFIDERA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of ageDo not use TECFIDERA if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredientsBefore taking and while you take TECFIDERA, tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had:pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TECFIDERA will harm your unborn babyIf you become pregnant while taking TECFIDERA, talk to your healthcare provider about enrolling in the TECFIDERA Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-866-810-1462 or visiting www.tecfiderapregnancyregistry.com. The purpose of this registry is to monitor the health of you and your babybreastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TECFIDERA passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take TECFIDERA or breastfeedtaking prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplementsallergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing)PML a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disabilitydecreases in your white blood cell count Your healthcare provider should do a blood test before you start treatment with TECFIDERA and while on therapyliver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking TECFIDERA and during treatment if needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms of a liver problem during treatmentsevere tirednessloss of appetitepain on the right side of your stomachhave dark or brown (tea color) urineyellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyesherpes zoster infections (shingles), including central nervous system infectionsother serious infectionsFlushing and stomach problems are the most common reactions, especially at the start of therapy, and may decrease over time. Taking TECFIDERA with food may help reduce flushing. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms and they bother you or do not go away. Ask your healthcare provider if taking aspirin before taking TECFIDERA may reduce flushingThese are not all the possible side effects of TECFIDERA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is TECFIDERA® (dimethyl fumarate)?TECFIDERA is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated...Important Safety InformationDo not use TECFIDERA if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredients. Read MoreTECFIDERA is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adultsIt is not known if TECFIDERA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of ageDo not use TECFIDERA if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredientsBefore taking and while you take TECFIDERA, tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had:pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TECFIDERA will harm your unborn babyIf you become pregnant while taking TECFIDERA, talk to your healthcare provider about enrolling in the TECFIDERA Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-866-810-1462 or visiting www.tecfiderapregnancyregistry.com. The purpose of this registry is to monitor the health of you and your babybreastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TECFIDERA passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take TECFIDERA or breastfeedtaking prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplementsallergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing)PML a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disabilitydecreases in your white blood cell count Your healthcare provider should do a blood test before you start treatment with TECFIDERA and while on therapyliver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking TECFIDERA and during treatment if needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms of a liver problem during treatmentsevere tirednessloss of appetitepain on the right side of your stomachhave dark or brown (tea color) urineyellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyesherpes zoster infections (shingles), including central nervous system infectionsother serious infectionsFlushing and stomach problems are the most common reactions, especially at the start of therapy, and may decrease over time. Taking TECFIDERA with food may help reduce flushing. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms and they bother you or do not go away. Ask your healthcare provider if taking aspirin before taking TECFIDERA may reduce flushingThese are not all the possible side effects of TECFIDERA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.This site is intended for residents 18 years or older of the United States, Puerto Rico, and US territories.All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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