John Kane

Two years ago, when we were trying to figure out what Washington with me, I took myself to an Allergist. All the testing came out negative but she prescribed Azelastine for my sinus/ runny nose issue. This works very well for me, better than the Flonase I was using. IMHO anyway…

Joy, I have been on Ofev for just about two years now. I always eat before I take the pill, oatmeal with nuts and fruit or toast and eggs in the morning. I find that overall the oatmeal works best. For the evening pill I make a peanut butter sandwich or Greek yogurt and nuts and fruit. I take my pills at 9am and 9 pm ish. A lot of the GI issues…[Read more]

Have been on Ofev for two years 150 mg x 2. Y gastric issues were very strong and constant until I stopped drinking coffee…Now I would say that they have been reduced by half, as far as cramps go. The diarrhea continues, but not as bad as before. I believe that the acidity of the coffee added to my side effects.

Hi Cheryl, I have been on 150 mg Ofev tablets since Nov 2019. My main side effect is GI and this varies by what I eat with the medicine. A salad doesn’t cut it, but protein in any form seems to minimize the distress. I also note some fatigue, although this seems to be minor yet consistent. Hope this helps.

I have been taking Ofev, 150 mg pills twice a day, for 9 months. I take my morning pills at 9 with breakfast. We eat dinner at normal times, around 6 ish and I take my second pill at 9pm with a moderate snack. Usually yogurt or a peanut butter sandwich does the trick. Snacking too light tends to aggravate the stomach. Hope this helps.

I have been on Ofev for 6 months, 150 mg twice a day. Five days a week I have oatmeal made with milk and have not had any issues. The other days I have an omelette, or some eggs.

I haven’t noticed any taste changes, or loss of appetite.

Yogurt was ok but left me feeling hungry, even with fruit.

Call the manufacturer and ask about an Assistance Fund.

I was diagnosed with IPF last June. My father died of COPD/ emphysema and my mother did also, I was told. Both were heavy smokers. Last week, I found my mother’s death certificate which I had never seen before. IPF was listed as her cause of death.
Knowing what I know now about this disease, I am amazed that she had it. Never saw her near any o…[Read more]

The Mayo Clinic told me that 70 is their usual cut off age, but, since there is nothing else wrong with me (yet), they can consider an exception…I had a great visit there.

I also do not consider myself disabled, but I believe that I am early on in this disease. I did get a handicap tag but only use it if I have to walk a longer distance. I passed up a handicapped spot at the grocery store the other day. The gentleman who did take the spot was in far more need than me.

Charlene, I am about to start Ofev. Where can I find actual studies/stats on the success for this drug. I watched the manufacturers video, but that is their spin. Thanks, John

I already have a good harmonica but the pulmonica looks interesting. I wonder if this is prescribed as therapy whether Medicare would pick up some of the cost….

Charlene, I also use the Respironics Simply Go concentrator. It did not come with a backpack, just the shoulder bag. I did find, and buy a back pack for this unit, by Philips, on Amazon. My med supplier needed to order this, but I got it through Prime in 2 days. And less expensively.