Coconut and Tecfidera drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Coconut (coconut oil) and Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate). Common drug interactions include weight decreased among females and headache among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Coconut and Tecfidera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Coconut?
Coconut has active ingredients of coconut oil. eHealthMe is studying from 1,098 Coconut users. Check the latest studies of Coconut.
What is Tecfidera?
Tecfidera has active ingredients of dimethyl fumarate. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 129,627 Tecfidera users. Check the latest studies of Tecfidera.
11 people who take Coconut and Tecfidera together, and have interactions are studied.
What are the common drug interactions of Coconut and Tecfidera, by gender? *:
female:
- Weight decreased
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
- Gastric ulcer haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer of stomach)
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Pneumonia
- Abdominal distension
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
- Central nervous system lesion (an abnormality in tissue of brain or spinal cord)
male:
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hypersensitivity
What are the common drug interactions of Coconut and Tecfidera, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Central nervous system lesion (an abnormality in tissue of brain or spinal cord)
- Diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Weight decreased
50-59:
- White blood cell count decreased
- Abdominal pain upper
- Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Lymphocyte count decreased
60+:
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
- Gastric ulcer haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer of stomach)
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Pneumonia
- White blood cell count decreased
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 9.09%
- Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 1 person, 9.09%
- Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on coconut oil and dimethyl fumarate (the active ingredients of Coconut and Tecfidera, respectively), and Coconut and Tecfidera (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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