Hi Ive started Tecfidera, now on day 22 and in wk 2 of full dose.
I’ve been having the full range of GI symptoms and feeling really awful. Im trying to have fat and protection and take the pill in the middle of the meal but no matter what ive had problems. Im keeping food diary to understand what helps or makes things worse.
Wanting to hear from people who are further along in taking techfidera. Does it actually get better, what helped or made worse? Is it worth sticking with?
Hi, in short yes it does get better. I had fairly bad side effects in the beginning, although not quite as bad as what you describe and I now just get one mild flush a day that normally lasts 20 minutes to half hour. I’ve been taking it for a year and three months.
For what it’s worth I never found what I ate to make much difference, I always eat something with it but I don’t worry about fat/protein as it doesn’t seem to change side effects for me.
Good luck with it, Charlotte x
thank you Charlotte thats really helpful
starting to feel better now which is a relief!