A Patient Has Begun Taking Dimethyl Fumarate [Tecfidera] to Treat

Multiple Choice

A patient has begun taking dimethyl fumarate [Tecfidera] to treat relapsing MS and calls the clinic to report flushing of the skin with itching and burning sensations. What will the nurse recommend to this patient?

A) "Take a non-enteric-coated aspirin 30 minutes before each dose."
B) "The provider will order an antihistamine to treat this symptom."
C) "Try taking the medication on an empty stomach."
D) "You should notify the provider immediately."