Tecfidera and Platelet count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count increased 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 Ampyra, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count increased 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 Platelet count increased?

Platelet count increased is found to be associated with 961 drugs and 1,190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count increased.



On Jul, 05, 2026

129,391 people reported to have side effects when taking Tecfidera.
Among them, 33 people (0.03%) have Platelet count increased.

Could Tecfidera cause Platelet count increased?

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Tecfidera when they have Platelet count increased? *

  • < 1 month: 60 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 10 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 10 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 20 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Tecfidera? *

  • female: 90.91 %
  • male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Tecfidera? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 8.33 %
  • 30-39: 12.5 %
  • 40-49: 29.17 %
  • 50-59: 29.17 %
  • 60+: 20.83 %

What are other drugs people take besides Tecfidera? *

  1. Ampyra: 4 people, 12.12%
  2. Norco: 2 people, 6.06%
  3. Pantoprazole: 2 people, 6.06%
  4. Zofran: 1 person, 3.03%
  5. Effexor Xr: 1 person, 3.03%
  6. Janumet: 1 person, 3.03%
  7. Invokana: 1 person, 3.03%
  8. Hydrea: 1 person, 3.03%
  9. Gilenya: 1 person, 3.03%
  10. Flonase: 1 person, 3.03%

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count increased? *

  1. Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 6 people, 18.18%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 12.12%
  3. Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 12.12%
  4. Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 3 people, 9.09%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 9.09%
  6. Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 9.09%
  7. Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 3 people, 9.09%
  8. Movement - Uncoordinated: 3 people, 9.09%
  9. White Blood Cell Count Increased: 3 people, 9.09%
  10. Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 1 person, 3.03%
  2. Pain: 1 person, 3.03%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 3.03%
  4. Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 3.03%
  5. Depression: 1 person, 3.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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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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