Good morning Charlene,

Thanks for the reply.  My diet experimentation has gone well.  I have not had any problems as long as I eat normal non spicy foods and take the pills with peanut butter crackers or ramen noodles.

I still itch but I am beginning to think it is just the weather changing here.  It is the time of year where we have the AC… Read more

Hi all.  I have been on 100 mg OFEV for a little over two months now.  Initially I had some diarrhea problems but changed my diet a bit to be able to handle things.  After my last liver test my doctor went ahead and upped me to 150 mg and put me on oxygen.  I have only been on the increased dosage for two days and I have been getting a little… Read more

Thanks Mark,

I always drink a lot of Gatorade, sometimes instead of water.  I guess if I cut down a little on the Gatorade and coffee, and drink more water I should be fine with the cramps.  I’ll keep the Pedialyte in mind if I get gastro problems again.

Thanks Mark,

So far I have not had anything bad like diarrhea after the first night.  I did have a little cramping in my hands but drinking more water took care of that.  I still take the OFEV with a banana, but only one now.   The banana’s were giving me too much gas ( a little embarrassing).  I am glad that I made it through the week with no… Read more

Thanks Mark, Bob and thanks for passing Bob’s post Charlene.  The first night went ok.  I did have to get up frequently for Diarrhea.  Before work I took some Imodium before leaving the house.  I was worried about how I was going to do at work, but I drank some orange juice and ate a banana, took my capsule (I am on 100 mg) and then ate… Read more

Hello,

I am starting OFEV tonight.  I was diagnosed about two months ago with moderate IPF and after blood tests, breathing tests, and a lot of paperwork my prescription arrived today.

I have read a lot about side affects and diet on the forums, so I am going to be really careful with what I eat and all.  I am still working full time as a… Read more