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John Barnett replied to the topic When should you start antifibrotics? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 weeks, 2 days ago
rereading this and my post, I realized that I kind of avoided the question. When should I start anti-fibrotics? Your current pulmo advises against it until you get worse? Wow! I think I would get another opinion if possible. I mean, would a cardiologist advise you to wait for heart medications until you had a heart attack, if you are showing signs…[Read more]
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John Barnett replied to the topic When should you start antifibrotics? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 month, 1 week ago
I read everyone’s replies in this thread. And since I am an IP patient and take Ofev, my opinion is not much different.
One hesitation that I have in recommending Ofev is the price and coverage. Here in the good ol USA, price and copay can range quite a bit. I’m on Medicare and due to my limited income, qualify for a scholarship to pay the…[Read more]
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John Barnett became a registered member 3 years, 4 months ago
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John Barnett's profile was updated 3 years, 4 months ago
Welcome to the PF forums John. Thanks for joining us!