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Have just been prescribed this drug for my copd/fibrosis has anyone tried it?

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Hi Max, I have been on pirfenidone for about six years. I recon it has worked for me, had some side effects at first but none now. Be careful in the sun as it made me sensitive to sunlight and always try to eat something before taking pills.

John.

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Thanks John.

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