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Can Tecfidera Be Taken Instead Of Rebif?

I have been on rebif since Jan 2015, have had constant relapses, was on tysabry for 4 yars before that, got only slightly worse on it, Don t feel the rebif helping at all, was wondering about the tecfidera, asked about the glenya too but he doesnt want to try it.
posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Rebif is interferon beta-1a made from human proteins which help the body fight viral infections. Rebif is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Tecfidera contains dimethyl fumarate and is a prescribed medicine which is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Tecfidera use carries a risk of causing serious viral infection of the brain that can lead to disability or death.
Hence, it is advisable not to switch over the drugs although both of them are used to prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis. Kindly consult your treating Physician regarding the same and then act accordingly.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can Tecfidera Be Taken Instead Of Rebif?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Rebif is interferon beta-1a made from human proteins which help the body fight viral infections. Rebif is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis. Tecfidera contains dimethyl fumarate and is a prescribed medicine which is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis. Tecfidera use carries a risk of causing serious viral infection of the brain that can lead to disability or death. Hence, it is advisable not to switch over the drugs although both of them are used to prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis. Kindly consult your treating Physician regarding the same and then act accordingly. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.