Tecfidera - taking only 5-6 hours apart

I take Tecfidera twice a day (normally 8-12hrs apart) and I’ll be doing a special fast for 1 month, so basically will be able to take the Tecfidera pill at 6.30pm then again at midnight. That’s only 5-6hrs apart.

I asked my doctor and he said I should leave more time between the doses but I think he is just being careful with me since I had stomach issues at the beginning (I’m fine now).

Does anyone here on Tecfidera take it 5-6 hours apart?

Hi, ive been on Tec for over 3 years. In the manufacturer blurb is says to leave at least 4 hours between doses, although the default ideal is 12hrs from the pharmacy label.
I think you should be fine.

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Hi

I would say no less that 6 hours. I used fast for Ramadan and when I was on Tecfidera (only stopped last month) i used to take my tablets 6 hours apart. Not everyday tho as I didnt fast alot. But if yr going to be doing this daily then I would say 6 hours. But speak to yr nurses/doctors before u proceed. This was just from my experience and I was fine. Hope this helps

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Yes, I am fasting for Ramadan. Yesterday I took the 1st pill at 7pm and the 2nd one at 1am (I had to force myself to stay awake as I don’t normally sleep that late). Seems OK so far.

Thanks for your replies, guys :-))

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Yes it can be hard! Last ramadan when i kept fasts i used to take my first pill at sehri and second at iftar. Whatever works best for u really! But im sure youve got this and youll be able to manage this ramdan too!

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Thanks AH! I was on Rebif injections for a long time before Tecfidera so it was never an issue with fasting.