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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm really worried about my dad because he's deali...
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  • 65 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about my dad because he's dealing with pulmonary fibrosis and is on fibrodone tablets, six a day. Lately, he's been having some rough side effectslike bad headaches, feeling like he might vomit, and he's just not hungry at all. Plus, he's on oxygen for about 15 to 16 hours every day. I checked online and saw that these might be side effects from the meds. Is it okay if he takes a break from these tablets until he feels a bit better? Are there other options out there instead of this medication? What could happen if he stops taking it for some time?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Continue same treatment,Also continue seroflo inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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