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Watch and learn more about Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate)

There are over 340,000 people living with relapsing MS who have said yes to TECFIDERA (including clinical trials and prescriptions). Learn about some of their experiences, and get tips, insights, and inspiration from their personal stories.
Jaime’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Jaime’s story about diagnosis and TECFIDERA

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Anne’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Anne’s story about diagnosis and TECFIDERA

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Newly diagnosed

Watch for words of encouragement for the newly diagnosed

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How Paul turns no into yes

Paul knows nothing beats saying yes to what you love

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How Katie turns no into yes

Watch what happens after Katie says yes to asking for help

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How Henry turns no into yes

Watch how Henry finally said yes

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Communicating with MS

Henry has found clever ways to communicate after diagnosis

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The importance of relapsing MS education

This is how learning about relapsing MS empowered Sherry 

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Yes to making it work

Check out Antonia’s experience working with relapsing MS

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Humor & perseverance

See why Megan tries to not take herself too seriously

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My happy place

Rob says yes to his happy place despite relapsing MS

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Say yes to staying creative

This painter has some tricks
up her sleeve

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Saying yes together

Prepping for the week makes a big difference. Learn why!

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Relapsing MS lessons

Even self-sufficient people
need support

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Yes to my new goals

Jill opened up to new goals after diagnosis 

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Pam was ready to say yes

See the practical tips the yes team gave this grandma

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Saying yes to family time

This grandma sure knows how to plan. Check out her tips!

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Yes to meeting your doctor match

Get personal and keep track of your MS with Dr. Bass.

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Yes to trying something different

This work-at-home mom has tips on how to say yes

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4 ways to say yes to self-care

Recognize what you must have vs what you have to have

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Saying yes to talking openly about MS

Communication with loved ones is key when you live with relapsing MS

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Finding "work-life-family" balance

Consider planning ahead and organizing

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Be your own MS advocate

Get insights from a nurse practitioner with experience in MS

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Say yes to a positive mindset

A shift in mindset might help

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Darla’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Darla’s story about diagnosis, and finding support

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Jill’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Jill stay on track with treatment with TecTrack™

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Saying yes to finding the right balance

Jonathan is a single dad who aims to not let relapsing MS define who he is

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The people who appear in these videos have experience taking TECFIDERA. They may or may not be currently on TECFIDERA. They have been paid to share their stories. Individual experiences with TECFIDERA may vary. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if TECFIDERA may be right for you.

 

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Based on your answer, we’d like to show you video stories of people who have said yes to Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate).

What is TECFIDERA® (dimethyl fumarate)?

  • TECFIDERA is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults
  • It is not known if TECFIDERA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age

Important Safety Information

Who should not take TECFIDERA?

  • Do not use TECFIDERA if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredients

Before taking and while you take TECFIDERA, tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had:

  • low white blood cell counts or an infection
  • any other medical conditions

Tell your healthcare provider if you are:

  • pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TECFIDERA will harm your unborn baby
    • If you become pregnant while taking TECFIDERA, talk to your healthcare provider about enrolling in the TECFIDERA Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-866-810-1462 or visiting www.tecfiderapregnancyregistry.com. The purpose of this registry is to monitor the health of you and your baby
  • breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TECFIDERA passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take TECFIDERA or breastfeed
  • taking prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

What are the possible side effects of TECFIDERA?

TECFIDERA may cause serious side effects, including:

  • allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing)
  • PML a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disability
  • decreases in your white blood cell count Your healthcare provider should do a blood test before you start treatment with TECFIDERA and while on therapy
  • liver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking TECFIDERA and during treatment if needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms of a liver problem during treatment
    • severe tiredness
    • loss of appetite
    • pain on the right side of your stomach
    • have dark or brown (tea color) urine
    • yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes
  • herpes zoster infections (shingles), including central nervous system infections
  • other serious infections

The most common side effects of TECFIDERA include:

  • flushing, redness, itching, or rash
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, or indigestion
  • Flushing and stomach problems are the most common reactions, especially at the start of therapy, and may decrease over time. Taking TECFIDERA with food may help reduce flushing. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms and they bother you or do not go away. Ask your healthcare provider if taking aspirin before taking TECFIDERA may reduce flushing

These are not all the possible side effects of TECFIDERA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information.

This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

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