Tecfidera and DIARRHOEA

8,285 reports of this reaction

3.6% of all Tecfidera reports

#3 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

DIARRHOEA is the #3 most commonly reported adverse reaction for Tecfidera, manufactured by Biogen Inc.. There are 8,285 FDA adverse event reports linking Tecfidera to DIARRHOEA. This represents approximately 3.6% of all 233,327 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking Tecfidera who experience diarrhoea should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

DIARRHOEA8,285 of 233,327 reports

DIARRHOEA is moderately reported among Tecfidera users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.

Other Side Effects of Tecfidera

In addition to diarrhoea, the following adverse reactions have been reported for Tecfidera:

FLUSHING — 17,084 reports
NAUSEA — 8,965 reports
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RELAPSE — 8,097 reports
FATIGUE — 6,952 reports
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS — 5,723 reports
VOMITING — 5,647 reports
MEMORY IMPAIRMENT — 5,565 reports
GASTRIC DISORDER — 5,551 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER — 5,407 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 5,215 reports

Other Drugs Associated with DIARRHOEA

The following drugs have also been linked to diarrhoea in FDA adverse event reports:

0XYGEN ABEMACICLIB ABIRATERONE ACETATE ACALABRUTINIB ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG ACETAMINOPHEN 500MG ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN (NSAID) AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, PYRILAMINE MALEATE ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tecfidera cause DIARRHOEA?

DIARRHOEA has been reported as an adverse event in 8,285 FDA reports for Tecfidera. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is DIARRHOEA with Tecfidera?

DIARRHOEA accounts for approximately 3.6% of all adverse event reports for Tecfidera, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.

What should I do if I experience DIARRHOEA while taking Tecfidera?

If you experience diarrhoea while taking Tecfidera, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on FDA adverse event reports and is for informational purposes only. Reports do not prove causation. Always consult your healthcare provider.