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Pirfenidone and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

Brand names: Esbriet

Loss of appetite: mentioned by 3 users (12.0%)

Based on user experiences from 25 Pirfenidone reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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nausea 24.0%
fatigue 20.0%
weight loss 16.0%
constipation 12.0%
loss of appetite 12.0%
tiredness 12.0%

Reviews for Pirfenidone

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  • don...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 24, 2021

Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis "I was on pirfenidone for 6 months. Terrible side effects - sunburn, constipation, loss of taste and smell leading to loss of appetite and weight. Lots of coughing, tiredness, and generally feeling unwell. One night I could hardly breathe because of chest pain, so I stopped treatment. Been off it for several weeks now and feel a lot better, although still coughing a lot in cold weather. Consultation coming up, so let's see what the next option is."

6 / 10
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  • J C...
  • November 1, 2024

For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis "Mostly nausea feeling for a duration of a few months. Itchy skin, prone to sunburns. Some dizzy episodes, loss of some appetite, which results in loss of weight. Feeling listless, loss of energy. Had to reduce dosage to cope with everything. It has helped to delay my condition, and after four years I have yet to use oxygen, but I know someday that will happen."

7 / 10
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  • Twe...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 15, 2024

"Loss of appetite. Weight loss. Nausea, initially and occasionally after a few months. No negative effect on liver yet. Spirometer tests remain constant."

8 / 10
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