I have been experimenting with Cystagon for about 5 months, and since I'll be going off of it to start Orkambi soon, I figured I should write a post on my experiences. Overall, Cystagon was incredibly helpful to me! In the early stages, it allowed me to feel well enough to travel (which has become very difficult for me these last few years) to see family in nearby states. It also has cut down my total mucus load so much that my recent hospitalization was much more successful because the antibiotics could work better and more quickly. I did experience side effects, but they were mild enough to tolerate, especially given the benefits. I want to write this post to encourage other CFers to try it (with caution and a physician's consent), especially those who have a deltaF508 mutation or those who cannot get access to Orkambi. It is a promising drug that I believe will be used more often in the future with CF (formulated for our specific needs) and for those of you who, like me, need something right now to keep your lung functions stable or high enough until a more effective drug comes around.
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