As you begin taking Esbriet® (pirfenidone), you may find that you need to make small changes to your usual routines. Try these helpful suggestions for how to build good habits.
Setting good habits can help you start strong and continue with your treatment as prescribed. You can also download and use the Tracking Your Journey journal to help you stay on top of your IPF treatment.
Establishing a new habit as part of your routine, such as remembering to take your Esbriet as directed by your doctor, may take time. Here are some tips to help you build good habits so you can start and stay strong on treatment:
I have a little notebook I take with me to doctor appointments. I jot down the date of the appointment, the reason for my appointment, any procedures or tests I’ve had, medical history, current medications, and any questions I have for the doctor....during the appointment I write down what the doctor tells me in my trusty notebook and try to repeat it back or get clarification on what I don’t understand. It’s been a very helpful tool for me."
Becki
Esbriet Ambassador
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Advance notice of methodological changes for calendar year (CY) 2018 for Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates, Part C and Part D payment policies and 2018 call letter. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Downloads/Advance2018.pdf. Posted February 1, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2017.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Advance notice of methodological changes for calendar year (CY) 2018 for Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates, Part C and Part D payment policies and 2018 call letter. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Downloads/Advance2018.pdf. Posted February 1, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2017.
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