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Ofev management of side effects
I’m new to Ofev, and I have read that some people have success managing the side effects through diet; e.g., having a protein of some kind before taking a dose of Ofev, or a banana, or peanut butter. So far, I’ve been lucky – very few and very minor side effects – but I wonder how long my luck will hold out. What works for you?
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No one tell you exactly how to reduce or get over the side effects of Ofev. I was on Ofev for more than two years taking 150mg twice a day. Then suddenly I started having loose motions. I had to stop ofev and am on pirfindone 801 for the last two years or so. My pfts are showing a steady decline but I don’t think any medicine can stop or bring some improvement in lung function after having contacted PF.
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There seem to be good many medications that have side effects of some sort or other. Some minor and some worth talking with your GP about.
I too have loose motions from time to time, and stop taking OFEF for a day to allow the gut to calm down. I also seem to have developed an intolerance to Gluten, which can be a problem if the wrong food is eaten. Many foods may have wheat in minor quantities and may not always be mentioned on the lable.
A lot of this can be tolerated with care and observation to your diet I am sure.
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