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cooper27421
cooper27421

This what my pulmonist told me yesterday. IPF is an autoamume disease which is what this drug treats. The doctor said it had less side effects than predisone.

I was told it was being considered. It is not prescribed yet. This came from doctor highly recommended by IPF foundation. Thanks for your reply.

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  • bob80691
    bob80691 cooper27421

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    What he probably means is it is being tested as a possible treatment but not yet approved for the treatment of IPF.

    I definately would not take Predizone.

    Ask him why he has not suggested the 2 drugs I mentioned in my first reply.  These are the ones that have been approved.  They are not a cure (there is no cure) but the slow down the progression.  Are you in the USA?   

    • cooper27421
      cooper27421 bob80691

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      Thanks... I'm in Utah. My doctor is from University of Utah and is listed as one of top pulmonalist in the nation.I talk to her asst. in two weeks and will post what happens.

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