Jul 17, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (trembling)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: I have to use a volumatic spacer to enable me to take this medication as I am unable to use the inhaler on a one puff basis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 6, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (trembling)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: possibilty of adding a steriod inhaler to ease symptoms query this next time I see the doctor.
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 2, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (trembling)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: I take this drug using a spacer device which helps to absord the drug more in my lungs and alvioli.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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