I have been on Esbriet for over 3 years (9/day, 267 mg). I had a lot of bad side effects the first year and the Doctor had me reduce dosage for a while (twice now). The second time was from itching. Each time I was gradually increased back to full dosage. Fortunately, the side effects are no longer a big problem, I take Hydroyzene for… Read more

I have IPF (diagnosed about 3.5 years ago) and take Esbriet.  Your description of the morning cough is exactly what I go through each day (plus runny nose).  My pulmonologist has not come up with any secrets to get rid of this and says that coughing up the mucus is a very good thing so as to avoid pneumonia.  Therefore, I just deal with it.  I… Read more

I wanted to share my experiences, as they may be of some help to some.

I was diagnosed with IPF about 3.5 years ago and have been on Esbriet for about 3 years.  I chose it over OFEV because I was concerned about the reported side effects being worse for OFEV, as well as potential Stroke (per literature I was given).  Within the first year, I… Read more