Well I will be starting Tecfidera hopefully within the next 2 weeks. I have to admit, I am a little nervous about starting a drug that is so new to MS patients. However, with all the good things I've read; it is a little less frightening.
My only concern is the side effects of flushing and nausea. I am currently going through menopause so I am flushing all day long. I'm just wondering how the med flushing is going to coincide with the menopause flushing. Will I have double the flushing or is that even possible? Now as for the nausea, I was wondering if anyone has read if it is feasible to take some kind of nausea med before taking Tecfidera so there is less of a chance of even getting the nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Also, does anyone know if these side effects cause weight loss?
Just a few concerns, but nothing that will stop me from starting the treatment. Anxious to read more threads on patients who have started the treatment and their experiences.
My only concern is the side effects of flushing and nausea. I am currently going through menopause so I am flushing all day long. I'm just wondering how the med flushing is going to coincide with the menopause flushing. Will I have double the flushing or is that even possible? Now as for the nausea, I was wondering if anyone has read if it is feasible to take some kind of nausea med before taking Tecfidera so there is less of a chance of even getting the nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Also, does anyone know if these side effects cause weight loss?
Just a few concerns, but nothing that will stop me from starting the treatment. Anxious to read more threads on patients who have started the treatment and their experiences.
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