Biography

Name

Stephen
Nickname

Stephen Shepherd
Last Name

Shepherd
Year of Birth

1950
Gender

Male
Location

Nashua, NH
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

I was diagnosed with IPF in 2020.  I started taking Ofev in 2021, I have no side effects.  I had the chronic cough as well. My Doctor, prescribed Tussionex which as available in generic form.  I no longer have a cough.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua NH
Current medication regimen

Ofev 100mg twice a day and Hydrocodone-chlorphen ER susp (Tussionex)
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

Take Ofev and Hydrocodone-chlorphen ER susp (Tussionex).

Hydrocodone-chlorphen ER is GoodRx available.  Ofev is very expensive.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
How did you find us?

PF News Website
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

2 and 1/2 years
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