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Pirfenidone and Tiredness: What Users Say

Brand names: Esbriet

Tiredness: 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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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • 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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  • Anonymous
  • September 30, 2020

For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis "Delayed reaction, severe sunburn rash - I was okay for several weeks, then suddenly 'wow'. The top of my bald head and amazingly, on the back of my hands, which I have never protected!! Fortunately, there wasn't much sun (UK weather), and I wore long sleeves. Lower abdominal pain - dull a lot of the time - severe occasionally. Moderate constipation. Moderate tiredness and weight loss. Can't believe I might have to take this stuff permanently."

3 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 1, 2024

For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis "Extreme tiredness and imbalance (but have muscular dystrophy but seems to make it worse regarding balancing). Insomnia."

8 / 10
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