Experience reports on the drug Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera):
Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) User Reviews, Experiences
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Initially quite ok then hardly increased the dose
I had hellish stomach pains and diarrhoea. Clenched my teeth
gritted my teeth but couldn’t take any more, dose reduced
reduced to 1 tablet, but still hellish stomach pains and diarrhoea. In the end I cancelled treatment because a chemist on the internet advised me against it. The tablets contain titanium dioxide, which would literally destroy the intestines in the long term. Now I’m in hospital and the wall of my small intestine where it joins the large intestine is totally inflamed. Thank God I got to the doctor in time. I am now being treated with antibiotics. Fortunately, it hasn’t become chronic. But it could have backfired. So don’t take these tablets.
I began my Tecfidera regimen 2 months ago and I’ve noticed hair loss, even though my hair and nails seem to be growing at a quicker pace. I’m currently considering changing my medication to prevent potential baldness.