How do members experience Pirfenidone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 1,142 230
Asbestosis 1 0
Feels like i am suffocating 1 0
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 1 0
Support immune health 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased appetite 119
Indigestion 99
Nausea 99
Abdominal pain 72
Headaches 72
Rashes (redness, swelling) 65

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 38
Moderate 52
Mild 90
None 54

Member evaluations

gagafor2

evaluated on Dec 15, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: None
  • Side effects: Mild

Mumbai

evaluated on May 27, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate