Esbriet and Choking sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Choking sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Esbriet (pirfenidone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Symbicort, and have Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Choking sensation when taking Esbriet. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,843 people who have side effects when taking Esbriet from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Esbriet?

Esbriet has active ingredients of pirfenidone. eHealthMe is studying from 39,858 Esbriet users. Check the latest studies of Esbriet.

What is Choking sensation?

Choking sensation (feeling of obstruction in respiratory system) is found to be associated with 506 drugs and 698 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Choking sensation.

On Jul, 12, 2026

39,843 people reported to have side effects when taking Esbriet.
Among them, 14 people (0.04%) have Choking sensation.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Esbriet when they have Choking sensation? *

What is the gender of people who have Choking sensation when taking Esbriet? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Choking sensation when taking Esbriet? *

What are other drugs people take besides Esbriet? *

Symbicort: 3 people, 21.43%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 2 people, 14.29%
Finasteride: 2 people, 14.29%
Amlodipine: 2 people, 14.29%
Ventolin: 2 people, 14.29%
Atorvastatin Calcium: 2 people, 14.29%
Tyvaso Dpi: 2 people, 14.29%
Tyvaso: 2 people, 14.29%
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: 2 people, 14.29%
Zonisamide: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Choking sensation? *

Cough: 6 people, 42.86%
Dizziness: 6 people, 42.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 35.71%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 35.71%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 35.71%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 35.71%
Weakness: 4 people, 28.57%
Abdominal Distension: 3 people, 21.43%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 21.43%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 10 people, 71.43%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 4 people, 28.57%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pirfenidone (the active ingredients of Esbriet) and Esbriet (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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