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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Why some stop taking Camzyos?
Ive been in Camzyos 3+ months with no side effects so far. My diagnostics are showing some lessening of HCM symptoms. I am a 65...
Last active: Sep 19, 2024
I take 5mg Camzyos in the morning.
curious when others take their dose. Thinking about maybe switching to the evening?
Last active: Jul 29, 2025
Has anyone increased dose of Camzyos?
I have been on 5mg Camzyos for three months. Feeling much more energy and almost no symptoms. But my gradient remains dangerously high at 139....
Last active: Nov 11, 2023
Camzyos: Can it cause low blood pressure?
Has anyone taking camazyos experienced really low blood pressure. I usually have low blood pressure prior to be diagnosed with HCOM but now it is...
Last active: Mar 26, 2025
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: Nov 18, 2025
Relapse/return of symptoms after 21 days on Camzyos
Started 5 mg Camzyos on 8/16. Felt relief and more energy by the 8th day! and was soooo happy. Returned to things I hadn’t been...
Last active: Sep 6, 2023
How long before benefits of Camzyos were realized?
I just started the drug 4 days ago. My symptoms steadily declined over the last three months. Then they really worsened in the last couple...
Last active: Nov 20, 2024
Does Camzyos shrink/narrow your urethra?
I take flomax, but not for anything related to prostate issues. I was told before starting Camzyos for HOCM that Camzyos may reduce the efficacy...
Last active: Apr 21, 2025
Camzyos improved my gradient but my symptoms are not better
My cardiologist dropped my Camzyos from 5 to 2.5mg after the first month since my gradients decreased to less than 20. After 4 weeks at...
Last active: Jun 4, 2025
What numbers to expect on Echo after starting Camzyos
Hello, I started on Camzyos, 5mg, about 4 weeks ago and had my first echocardiogram. I have a video visit with my Doctor next week....
Last active: Feb 17, 2024