- Brand Name : Vumerity
- Drug Class : IMMUNOMODULATORS
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Diroximel Fumarate and How Does It Work?
Diroximel Fumarate is a prescription medication used for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Diroximel Fumarate is available under the following different brand names: Vumerity.
What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Diroximel Fumarate?
Common side effects of Diroximel Fumarate include:
- Indigestion,
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Stomach pain,
- Skin rash,
- Itching,
- Redness,
- Diarrhea, and
- Flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
Serious side effects of Diroximel Fumarate include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Problems with speech thought, vision, or muscle movement,
- Loss of appetite,
- Stomach pain (upper right side),
- Tiredness,
- Dark urine,
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
- Fever,
- Chills,
- Sweating,
- Cough,
- Shortness of breath,
- Headache,
- Neck stiffness,
- Increased sensitivity to light,
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Flu-like symptoms,
- Cold sores around the mouth,
- Tingly or painful blistering rash, and
- Burning in the thigh or lower back
Rare side effects of Diroximel Fumarate include:
- None
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.