2 patient evaluations for Pirfenidone taken for the purpose of 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis'

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Dec 15, 2017 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 23, 2017 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 3, 2017 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 28, 2017 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 29, 2016 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 24, 2016 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 20, 2016 (Started Feb 06, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (cough, shortness of breath with exertion, constant hunger)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 267 mg Three times daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 1 helpful mark

May 27, 2015 (Started Nov 11, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (exhaustion)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
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Cost: $200+ monthly

Oct 13, 2014 (Started Nov 11, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (exhaustion)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Cost: $200+ monthly

Nov 26, 2013 (Started Nov 11, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (exhaustion)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
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Cost: $200+ monthly

  • 4 helpful marks
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