Pirfenidone side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Pirfenidone (pirfenidone). Common side effects include death among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 2,647 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Pirfenidone?
Pirfenidone has active ingredients of pirfenidone. eHealthMe is studying from 2,648 Pirfenidone users. Check the latest studies of Pirfenidone.
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2,647 people who take Pirfenidone and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Pirfenidone, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Pirfenidone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Pirfenidone, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on pirfenidone (the active ingredients of Pirfenidone) and Pirfenidone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Pirfenidone:
- Pirfenidone (2,648 reports)
All Pirfenidone side effects from A to Z:
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