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Anyone take new drug Camzyos (mavacamten) for HCM?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Sep 23 7:57am | Replies (770)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with hcm in October 2021 at the age of 62. I started the Camzyos in June 2022. My dr and I both had to get in rolled in the rems program. ( I am NOT in the trial program) I had good results from the medication right away . Before Camzyos I was napping a lot during the day.I am now able to go without any nap some days or just one nap. I am able to participate in life now. I still do have to watch what I do and not over do things. But I am able to do things which is so nice. It has made a big difference for me. My copay for the Camzyos is $10.00 a month . They really want to make sure everyone who needs this medicine can be on it . They also do cover the fee for my echocardiograms. I am so thankful for Camzyos it has given me back some of my energy. The doctor does not hear a murmur anymore and the the people that do my echocardiograms are amazed at the difference they see also.
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I would really like you to know how much I appreciate your comments about this medication. My husband has HCM. it took forever to get this diagnosis. Hopefully he can get relief from his symptoms once his cardiologist prescribes this.
I am karen317 I wrote in a year ago . I thought I would give you an update. I am still doing very well on the Camzyos. I also was very hesitant about taking the medications especially with the risks. My personal thought was I wasn’t living much of a life wanting to nap all the time so it was well worth the risk. Fast forward I have been on the medication for almost 2 years now . I am still doing really well . My drs and the echo cardio gram crew are all amazed at what they see in my tests . Main thing I feel better I am able to do things I would not of been able to before the medication. Right now I am babysitting for my 3year old granddaughter and 6 month old twin grand babies every week day. I also am taking my elderly mom to physical therapy 2times a week and her to her dr appointments . I am exhausted at night but I am able to help my loved ones. I know there is no way I could be doing this without Camzyos . I just want to say to anyone thinking about trying it and your cardiologist feels you are a candidate to really think about it and weigh your pros and cons . I am so thankful for the Camzyos.
P.s. I also think getting the echos every 3 mos gives the drs and myself comfort in how I am doing . We will know right away and take the right steps
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I really appreciate you reply. I will be starting on Camzyos in the next week or so. I was hesitant initially because it is such a new medication but I have decided to go ahead. I will post my comments on this forum in the next little while when I see how this works out for me!