Dimethyl fumarate and Depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Dimethyl fumarate (dimethyl fumarate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Ampyra, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Depression when taking Dimethyl fumarate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,817 people who have side effects when taking Dimethyl fumarate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dimethyl fumarate?

Dimethyl fumarate has active ingredients of dimethyl fumarate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,826 Dimethyl fumarate users. Check the latest studies of Dimethyl fumarate.

What is Depression?

Depression is found to be associated with 3,168 drugs and 4,130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Depression.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

2,817 people reported to have side effects when taking Dimethyl fumarate.
Among them, 52 people (1.85%) have Depression.

Could Dimethyl fumarate cause Depression?

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Dimethyl fumarate when they have Depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Depression when taking Dimethyl fumarate? *

female: 86.27 %
male: 13.73 %

What is the age of people who have Depression when taking Dimethyl fumarate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dimethyl fumarate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Depression? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 28.85%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 19.23%
Weakness: 9 people, 17.31%
Fall: 8 people, 15.38%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 8 people, 15.38%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 13.46%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 6 people, 11.54%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 9.62%
Pain: 5 people, 9.62%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 5 people, 9.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 28 people, 53.85%
Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 11.54%
Birth Control: 4 people, 7.69%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 7.69%
Constipation: 3 people, 5.77%
Pain: 3 people, 5.77%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 3 people, 5.77%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 5.77%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 3.85%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .
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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dimethyl fumarate (the active ingredients of Dimethyl fumarate) and Dimethyl fumarate (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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