Tafamidis for Cardiomyopathy of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis User Reviews
Brand names: Vyndamax, Vyndaqel
- Son...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 23, 2019
"I totally understand all of your side effects from tafamidis. I have the exact same problems. The wheezing at night, the brown phlegm has since changed to clear phlegm. Very dry mouth that I have to get up to rinse with water, then I use Biotene rinse for dry mouth. But 2 hours later, I need to rinse again. Lack of sleep (insomnia). I went to a sleep monitor doctor for lack of sleep, and he gave me a medication that only lasts for 2 hours. Then back to rinsing and up for the day. There are side effects that are never mentioned because the doctors that prescribed tafamidis are not aware of them."
- Son...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 2, 2019
"I started taking this medication (tafamidis) as suggested. Four 20 mg pills all at once. One day later, I started to experience severe shortness of breath, wheezing (most at night), cough and choking with a large brown phlegm-like substance, severe dry mouth at night, and insomnia. The doctor cut the medication down. But my system can't get accustomed to this medication."
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- Bob...
- April 28, 2020
"I have been taking Tafamidis since January of 2019 - switched to Vyndamax in March of this year, 2020. I must say that I have not experienced any significant issues with either medicine. How effective it is I am not sure of."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 23, 2025
Tafamidis "Taking Vyndamax on the recommendation of my cardiologist, however I have no idea if the medication is working as described and if so to what extent. I was not aware of an alternative medication until I saw an advertisement."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 28, 2025
Tafamidis "I have an uncontrollable condition of coughing, coughing, can’t stop sometimes. I also have tingling in my feet near my toes and my hands, my fingers… I prefer Vyndamax. It’s one pill a day, taking four pills a day, it’s too much. I’ve also had some wheezing since I’m taking Vyndaqel tablets."
- Ran...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 26, 2024
Tafamidis "I had lost a lot of weight. I am in my third month using the medication, seem to have a bigger, better appetite and have put on about 5 needed pounds in the last 3 weeks. Wondering if that is a positive effect of the medication?"
- Ron...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 3, 2025
"Easy to take. No side effects. Since taking, I have not experienced any increase in my condition."
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Tafamidis "I am 77 years of age. I have been taking Vyndamax, 61 mg daily, for over 2 1/2 years. I haven't had any noticeable adverse side effects from the drug. I have not suffered any hospitalizations since beginning the drug. I had two ablation procedures to correct atrial fibrillation prior to the amyloidosis diagnosis confirmation and beginning to take Vyndamax. I am able to continue to exercise regularly and continue normal activities. Annual echocardiograms show mild heart failure but have not progressed abnormally. I am pleased with the impact of the Vyndamax on my general health and prognosis. Unfortunately, it does not slow the aging process."