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Prescribed Ofev, anyone have experience with this drug?

Lung Health | Last Active: May 13, 2023 | Replies (36)

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@ktgirl

So how long was he on it? I've heard the first three weeks or so are the worst. I'm hoping to go back to work and wonder if the diarrhea will make it difficult. I work part time but I'm on my feet most of the day so it's hard to get to a restroom quickly. I'm on Medicare so I'm not sure on the cost of this drug.
Thanks so much for your response.
Carol

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He tried it for several months and tried a reduced dose. But sometimes women do better at handling whatever comes our way. They hate to admit it but men are usually terrible patients. He went to the Mayo in Jacksonville. And the Dr there hesitated to prescribe it because of the side effects. Also I think his pulmonary fibrosis was too advanced for the medication to do any good. He also tried Esbriet with the same side effects. I wish you the best.