Tecfidera and Synovial cyst - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Synovial cyst is reported as a side effect among people who take Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lyrica, and have Neck pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Synovial cyst 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 Synovial cyst?

Synovial cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid) is found to be associated with 775 drugs and 560 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Synovial cyst.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

129,391 people reported to have side effects when taking Tecfidera.
Among them, 25 people (0.02%) have Synovial cyst.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Tecfidera when they have Synovial cyst? *

What is the gender of people who have Synovial cyst when taking Tecfidera? *

female: 88 %
male: 12 %

What is the age of people who have Synovial cyst when taking Tecfidera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tecfidera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Synovial cyst? *

Weakness: 8 people, 32.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 32.00%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 6 people, 24.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 24.00%
Itching: 6 people, 24.00%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 24.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 24.00%
Fall: 6 people, 24.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 24.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 20.00%
Neck Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Vitamin D Decreased: 1 person, 4.00%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 4.00%
Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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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