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Discussing Possibly Adding Tyvaso Or Uptrava With My Doc… Any Opinions??

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Richlands, NC
October 24, 2024
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Thank you Linda

November 21, 2024
A myPHteam Member

I was on Tyvaso and really thought it helped. I was in the hospital for atrial fib in August and my blood pressure went down to low and Dr took me off of it. Will speak with pulmonologist again in a few weeks. I really believed it helped me. I am on Uptravi and I think that to helps. I am on a very low dose though. Would like to titrate up, but my pulmonologist wants me to wait. Started Bosanten and had to stop due to increased shortness of breath. It is a learning curve . Uptravi side effects were difficult, but nothing I couldn’t handle, mainly body aches for about 6 hours a day. Those finally resolved. Also on Adempas . Only thing you can do is try the meds for a few weeks and see if they help. You can always stop them.

November 21, 2024
A myPHteam Member

When considering Tyvaso (Treprostinil) or Uptravi (Selexipag) for pulmonary hypertension, here are some key points to discuss with your doctor:

Tyvaso (Treprostinil)
- Usage: Improves exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease
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When considering Tyvaso (Treprostinil) or Uptravi (Selexipag) for pulmonary hypertension, here are some key points to discuss with your doctor:

Tyvaso (Treprostinil)
- Usage: Improves exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease.
- Administration: Taken four times a day by inhalation using a specialized inhalation system.
- Common Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, sore throat, cough, flushed skin, diarrhea.
- Serious Side Effects: Hypotension, bleeding, liver or kidney problems.

Uptravi (Selexipag)
- Usage: Approved to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
- Administration: Taken orally twice daily in tablet form.
- Common Side Effects: Headache, muscle pain, jaw pain, pain in extremities, flushed skin, nausea, diarrhea.
- Serious Side Effects: Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).

Discuss these points with your doctor to determine which medication might be more suitable for your condition.

October 24, 2024

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