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Yes, MS medications can affect your digestive system in several ways. Some disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may cause nausea as a side effect. Common ones that might affect your stomach include:

• Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)
• Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
• Aubagio (teriflunomide) MS itself can affect how your body processes Show Full Answer

Yes, MS medications can affect your digestive system in several ways. Some disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may cause nausea as a side effect. Common ones that might affect your stomach include:

• Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)
• Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
• Aubagio (teriflunomide) MS itself can affect how your body processes food and manages bowel function. The condition can:

• Disrupt signals between your brain and digestive system
• Affect the muscles that help eliminate waste
• Impact your gastrocolic reflex (the natural process that helps move food through your digestive tract)
• Cause problems with swallowing in some cases

If you're experiencing digestive issues, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare provider, as they can adjust medications or suggest management strategies.

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