cadillack
Has anyone tried Dupixint for copd ? FDA is expected to approve it Sept. 27th and I am excited about it hoping for good results.
Lori.Foster Community Admin
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Ged1 Member
Hi Lori,i only joined this group yesterday and what am i doing wrong or what mistake am i making as 2 lengthy replies to cadillack and member no xxxxx have disappeared .Also i read your link about biologic's helpful as i had previously no idea what they are.
Lori.Foster Community Admin
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Ged1 Member
Hi ,i have severe copd and was started on Dupixent at the end of April this year and the difference is like night and day, and luckily no side effects .I am new to this community and hope that this helps .Ged1
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Lori.Foster Community Admin
What great news,
cadillack Member
How did you get dupixent for copd ? I can’t get it until fda approves it for copd. Anyway I am happy to hear that it is working. I’m sure looking forward to it.
Ged1 Member
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Stage 3 is also where i am so lucky to be ,i will try to answer your ?s together. Before Dupixent i was on Albuterol and pulmicort nebulizer 4-5 times a day,plus Albuterol and Stiolto- respimat inhalers. Mid March i had very severe bouts of coughing,wheezing and problems breathing,So was put n a large dose of Prednisone and a couple of strong antibiotics. This started to lessen the attacks but was not able to really control it. So my lung guy wanted to try the dupixent, i was refused it twice by my insurance but the 3rd try in a week i got the green light. Had my first doses at the end of April and bang, what a difference ,my wheezing has basically gone,and my whole copd touch wood has improved dramatically.Also cadillack I was told that it was just approved by the FDA early April. I do not have a car only a bicycle and not electric (i wish) as transport and there's a massive difference there too. Plus i rarely take any of my old med as i just do not feel anything from them,i only take my Albuterol inhaler as needed. My doctors know this and say ok but be cautious. I must admit this does scare me a little as it is new territory for me and also the doctors too.Hope i did not ramble too much and really hope it helps u guys and the best of luck to all. Ged1