Tecfidera and FATIGUE

6,952 reports of this reaction

3.0% of all Tecfidera reports

#5 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

FATIGUE is the #5 most commonly reported adverse reaction for Tecfidera, manufactured by Biogen Inc.. There are 6,952 FDA adverse event reports linking Tecfidera to FATIGUE. This represents approximately 3.0% of all 233,327 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking Tecfidera who experience fatigue 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

FATIGUE6,952 of 233,327 reports

FATIGUE is a less commonly reported adverse event for Tecfidera, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of Tecfidera

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

FLUSHING — 17,084 reports
NAUSEA — 8,965 reports
DIARRHOEA — 8,285 reports
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RELAPSE — 8,097 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 FATIGUE

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

0XYGEN ABACAVIR SULFATE ABALOPARATIDE ABATACEPT ABEMACICLIB Abilify Maintena ABIRATERONE ACETATE ACALABRUTINIB ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG ACETAMINOPHEN 500MG ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN (NSAID) AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tecfidera cause FATIGUE?

FATIGUE has been reported as an adverse event in 6,952 FDA reports for Tecfidera. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is FATIGUE with Tecfidera?

FATIGUE accounts for approximately 3.0% of all adverse event reports for Tecfidera, making it a notable side effect.

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

If you experience fatigue 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.