Nintedanib for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis User Reviews

Brand names: Ofev

Nintedanib has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.

Nintedanib rating summary

7.9/10 average rating

15 ratings from 17 user reviews.

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Reviews for Nintedanib

dibbles
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 8, 2018

Ofev (nintedanib) "I started taking it 18 months ago, when came on PBS. I had been diagnosed 18 months prior to that but trials etc said I was not a good candidate for their results they wished to show. My last H CT showed it had stabilised"

10 / 10

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OFEV
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 4, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I have been taking Ofev for 13 months. I was prepared in the beginning for what common things to watch for. I will say the drug manufacturer did a very good job. They assigned a nurse to educate me. I have experienced some of the basic issues such as diarrhea, but I feel like my body has adjusted. Two pills a day, so it's pretty easy to use. I just had my scans done and saw the initial results. It appears the fibrosis is stable with no change from the last scan. I have not reviewed with my doctor yet, but I assume Ofev is working. Unfortunately, the scans revealed I have a gallstone, which is a common side effect. Finally, the cost of the drug is obscene. I am able to afford the high copay, but I would venture to say it would be a challenge for many."

8 / 10

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Retir...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 18, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I began taking OFEV on a Friday and the very next day my persistent cough had subsided dramatically. Although I was made aware of the potential side effects of nausea and diarrhea, I have experienced none of them at all in the 9 months I have been taking the drug. I take 150mg twice a day with food and have had no problems whatsoever. I continue to cough, but the cough is very manageable. I have been able to resume teaching twice per week, speaking for 45-90 minutes each time with little or no interruption due to a sustained cough. However, I still have a coughing fit and that happens usually about once per day. I am still trying to discern whether those spells are due to other factors like a low or empty oxygen tank. When I began taking OFEV, I was on 5L of oxygen, but after the last visit with my transplant team, I was advised that I could probably go without oxygen altogether when working at my desk or just sitting and watching TV. I am on 1.5-2.5L most of the time."

10 / 10

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MAC
Taken for less than 1 month
January 30, 2024

Ofev (nintedanib) "Have just started taking 150mg OFEV (for two weeks now). I feel bilious and throw up approximately 90 minutes after taking the tablet in the mornings with breakfast. The vomiting causes me to throw up the Metformin XR tablet too. I am trying different foods for breakfast. Nighttime dose seems to be okay. I am eating a small amount of sweet potato or rice with my evening meal. The rice seems to work better to soothe my tummy and I can keep everything down. Will consult with the doctor regarding options."

5 / 10

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James
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 28, 2022

Ofev (nintedanib) "I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and have been on OFEV for two months +. I had a chronic cough and a persistent hack. I was prescribed to take a pill in the morning with food and another pill in the evening with food. I did NOT have the side effect of diarrhea. My biggest issue was sudden nausea and vomiting - I would have to run for the toilet........... !! The good news is that my cough is mostly gone - but to deal with the nausea - I have reduced the dosage to 1/2 pill in the morning and 1/2 pill in the evening. Still have an occasional bought of coughing but over all - I am doing much better."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 7, 2022

Ofev (nintedanib) "I have been on Ofev 150 mg twice daily about 7-8 weeks. Mild abdominal pain, diarrhea, most days several watery stools severe enough I don't leave the house. Mild headaches. Breathing does seem better, cough is much better. I have not had repeat testing done."

9 / 10

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Lungs...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2024

Ofev (nintedanib) "I had difficulty with 150 night and morning. The side effects were upset stomach and severe groin pains. The dose has been reduced to 100 night and morning. Now I have no side effects. I feel much better, breathing is better and I feel more alive."

10 / 10

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JMB
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 6, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "First month was fine, none of the side effects they warn of. Second month, the diarrhea kicked in and has not stopped yet. I am in my fourth month now. Just developed the neuropathy it can cause. Looking for a solution on that part now which is why I am on this site. As far as if it is working to stop my progression, I can say my CTs and PFTs have remained stable."

8 / 10

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Texsa...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 22, 2020

"Diagnosed Jan 2016 by biopsy for IPF. Started on OFEV March 2016 twice a day. I am 67 and pretty healthy otherwise. I go to gym twice a week. Still active around house. Use oxygen only when I have over exerted myself. My O2 sats have levelled off at 94, can't hear crackling in my lungs as bad as it was 2 years ago and my Pulmonologist is very pleased with my PFT results this year. I seem to have greatly slowed any worsening of symptoms. I think OFEV and exercise has given me extended life expectancy."

10 / 10

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Schroep
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 21, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I started on the 150 x 2 a day dosage. This was very hard to deal with due to gastro problems every evening. The change to the 100 x 2 a day mostly relieved the nasty reactions. I still need to be very careful with what I eat, i.e. no dairy, caffeine, or anything with sauces."

8 / 10

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OFev...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 1, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I've been taking OFEV for 12 months. 150 mg twice a day. I went the first two months with zero issues. After that slight nausea and diarrhea set in. I've tried many different foods, bland diets, eating earlier or later before taking my pills etc.. Nothing seems to help the nausea. It's not horrible and it's not all day every day, but it is there most of the time. I do feel that the OFEV has slowed down my IPF. I can still walk a mile on level ground and although I use oxygen when up and about, I can go without it while at rest."

9 / 10

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Fran...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 28, 2024

Ofev (nintedanib) "Easy to use, & effective. First year I took it, I had no side effects. I was off of it for about a year because I had to take a blood thinner for A-fib. Started back on it 2 months ago & having lots of side effects, like diarrhea, nausea, abnormal kidney function. I feel that it really helped me and don’t want to have to stop taking it, but may have to."

8 / 10

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4 gra...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 9, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I have the chills, loss of appetite, dry mouth! I just don't feel well. I have no energy at all."

7 / 10

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Ofev
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 24, 2023

Ofev (nintedanib) "I have been taking 100mg Ofev twice a day since 09/15/23. I have had no side effects until today 10/24, mild stomach ache and have no energy. Hopefully, this side effect will subside."

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 23, 2022

Ofev (nintedanib) "Terrible side effects, debilitating to me. For the price I would hope that the side effects would be much less."

1 / 10

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Sk7
Taken for less than 1 month
June 21, 2024

Ofev (nintedanib) "Pretty new right now - have experienced lots of diarrhea - not every day though - not sure yet what I should stay away from. Some nausea & a few headaches - low energy some days too."

8 / 10

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Nigel...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 18, 2023

"Been taking for six months. FVC a lot better. I did have diarrhea for a week but it turned out not to be connected to the drug"

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