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Why Camzyos instead of surgery?
I am just curious - once HOCM is diagnosed, why is Camzyos recommended instead of other treatments - like myectomy? (is that what once treated...
Last active: Jan 16, 2025
Effects after stopping Camzyos
Has anyone taken Camzyos for months then stopped? Did you experience any effects of stopping it suddenly. I just stopped it last week and am...
Last active: Feb 18 7:40am
Anyone have slow results on Camzyos?
Hello, I’m a 48 year old female newly diagnosed with OHCM just over 6 months ago. On Camzyos for 18 weeks now. Mostly 5mg but...
Last active: May 15 2:21pm
UTI after starting Camzyos?
I have only in my life had a UTI once 40 years ago, as soon as I started Camzyos I got a UTI... coincidence?
Last active: Dec 18, 2025
Is Camzyos used for nonobstructive HCM?
I am taking Entresto for nonobstructive HCM, but its benefits/effects are rather subtle.... and I don't notice any side effects. However, it's expensive (along with...
Last active: Nov 8, 2024
Storing Camzyos in a tropical country
I expect to travel to a tropical country in the next few weeks and wondering how best to store the Camzyos tablets. Read somewhere that...
Last active: Feb 15, 2024
On Camzyos with new pericardial effusion.
I have been on Camzyos since Oct 2023 with decent results and a normal gradient after starting. I have been significantly more short of breath...
Last active: Jun 13, 2025
Side Effects starting on Camzyos
Just starting 5mg. First day I got really woozy an hour after, stayed in and out of that for maybe 4-5 hours, but evening felt...
Last active: Jan 8 12:58pm
Side Effects of Mavacamten (Camzyos)
I was on Mavacamten (Camzyos) for 6 months. It immediately triggered Burning Mouth Syndrome, Chronic Lingual Papilitis, and a metal taste in my mouth. I...
Last active: Sep 2, 2025
Camzyos treatment location / expertise?
Hi, I’m recently diagnosed with O HCM this summer, and I think like everybody recently diagnosed I’m anxious and a little bit worried about the...
Last active: Sep 8, 2025
Is Camzyos effective long term?
I was diagnosed with HCM a year ago by My cardiologist and got on Camzyos 5mg in early December 2023. Within a week I felt...
Last active: Jan 4, 2025
Your Experience on Camzyos first month?
I am 63 years old and have been diagnosed with HCM since my late 30s/early 40s. On a beta blocker with not symptoms other than...
Last active: Apr 1 7:34pm
Anyone been on camzyos for approx a year?
Wondering if anyone can share experience of being on camzyos for many months, and if your dose was adjusted after successful outcome. I started the...
Last active: Jul 9, 2024
HOCM & VFib amiodarone, sotalol,camzyos
Hi , new to this page. Diagnosed 12 years ago with HOCM. At 52 had pacemaker/decib placed. 12 years never fired till this last October....
Last active: Feb 14, 2024
Camzyos, anxious/upset, return of symptoms...?
I'm taking Camzyos. I've noticed that the symptoms of the obstruction like shortness of breath and chest pressure/pain return despite the Camzyos when I get...
Last active: Jul 13, 2025
Cost of Camzyos on Medicare Drug Plan
Camzyos and Medicare. What am I missing? This is my understanding: Camzyos is NOT on the Medicare Formulary List. Therefore, my part D drug plan...
Last active: Feb 26, 2025
How available is Camzyos outside the US?
How available is Camzyos outside the US? Does anyone have experience with cardiologist who specializes in HOCM in another country?
Last active: Mar 12 3:27pm
Anyone on Camzyos that has developed “belly fat “.
I seem to be gaining weight and it’s in my belly. I don’t have any edema anywhere, I’m not retaining water. It just seems to...
Last active: 2 days ago