Tecfidera and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Gait disturbance.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver function test abnormal when taking Tecfidera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 129,391 people who have side effects when taking Tecfidera from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Liver function test abnormal?

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,502 drugs and 1,962 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

On Jul, 07, 2026

129,391 people reported to have side effects when taking Tecfidera.
Among them, 89 people (0.07%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Tecfidera cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 89 people:

How long have people been on Tecfidera when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Tecfidera? *

female: 83.91 %
male: 16.09 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Tecfidera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tecfidera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Liver function test abnormal? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 14.61%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 12.36%
Abdominal Discomfort: 9 people, 10.11%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 9 people, 10.11%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 8 people, 8.99%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 8.99%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 8.99%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 7.87%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 7.87%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 7 people, 7.87%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 4.49%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 3 people, 3.37%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 3.37%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 2.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 2.25%
Diabetes: 2 people, 2.25%
Pain: 2 people, 2.25%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 2.25%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 1 person, 1.12%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 1.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 Tecfidera) and Tecfidera (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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