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Treprostinil User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Remodulin, Orenitram, Tyvaso, Tyvaso DPI

Treprostinil has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 24 reviews on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension  
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24 reviews for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 19 medications
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  • Dee-Dee
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 2, 2019

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I was diagnosed 2 years ago with PH (Pulmonary Hypertension), and failed several drugs. I would have severe edema, nausea, anemia, and now that I have been on Tyvaso for 1 mo. the change in my breathing is remarkable. It has worked better for me then any drug I've tried. I take Adcirca and Tyvaso, and I'm doing very well on them. My Tyvaso is covered by Medicare Part B and my supplement. I have no out-of-pocket expenses."

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  • Qwerty
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 29, 2022

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I’ve been taking Tyvaso for 8 weeks now and see no improvement in my breathing at all. In fact I believe my condition which was stable prior to starting Tyvaso, had worsened with Tyvaso. For such a costly medication, I would at least expect to see some improvement. Very disappointed."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 28, 2011

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "My wife has pulmonary arterial hypertension along with COPD and Lung cancer. The results of my wife using Tyvaso was truly remarkable. She showed improvements in a very short time frame. She has progressed to 9 puffs 4 times a day. She has had very light side effects, i.e. sore throat and mild cough during treatments. The sore throats have diminished drastically when rinsing and gargling with warm tap water between puffs and after treatments. The coughing is mild and only presents during treatment. The positive results were noticeable as early as 6 weeks and have been amazing. She looks and feels better than she has in a year. Her stamina has increased by approximately 25%. Tyvaso has given our family hope and the strength to fight her other major health problems! Thank you!"

8 / 10
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  • MILO
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 26, 2018

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "My dad had pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis and heart disease. This medication helped him breathe easier, let me get him out of the house more and I am so thankful this was available to us. Although during hospital stays I had to clean and change the medication and machine each day, as none of the respiratory therapist had seen or used the medication before. I know this medication helped me to have my dad longer than I would have without it."

9 / 10
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  • ctm
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 14, 2016

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have been on tyvaso for a little over a year now and like one of the users said 9 breathes was to much for me. I stay somewhere between 5 to 7 breathes and it dose wonders for me. However I can't always find the time to get to the treatment 4 times per day.. I also take adcira and letirius. among the thee pulmonary hypertension( PH) meds I think that the tyvaso has the ability to be the best of them. I just wish I could focus enough everyday to take 4 pr day . Anyone knows anything helpful please comment. yall have a good day and good luck to all with your PH......"

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  • BRIDG...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 15, 2014

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have been taking Tyvaso for approximately 6 months now and haven't had any adverse effects. There are side effects of the medicine, of course, which include cough, sore throat, hoarseness, and occasional headaches and muscle ache, but overall it is worth it for me."

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  • Bad...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 3, 2016

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have been using Tyvaso for 4 months, the first three I saw no improvement. Now I do feel a little better but not much. I live 5 short blocks away from the Mayo clinic in Rochester Mn. and I have to sit down for a few minutes each block to catch my breath. Yesterday it took me 40 minutes to go a quarter mile. Even walking upstairs is hard for me. I just don't know what to do."

7 / 10
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  • CMano
  • July 4, 2022

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Ease of use is cumbersome and there has to be a better way. I am at a loss as side affects are face swelling, back pain,. Learning the treatment is 29 thousand a month the only one benefiting is United Therapeutics."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 18, 2010

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "My boyfriend had severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. This medicine helped him very much. The only real problem is some of the side affects, grumpy, but, personally, they are worth it. He will hopefully be around for a few more years."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 9, 2010

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have PAH in the later stages, this medicine has improved my breathing with the other medicines I am taking. My 6 minute walk test improved also. Only problem is the sore throat from coughing after using it."

9 / 10
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  • Jed...
  • February 3, 2018

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "The doctors in my area had given me two months at the most. I was taken by ambulance hospital on the verge of death ,unable to breath , kidneys shutting down , When I got there it was not looking good for me. They diagnosed me with Pulmonary Hypertension and started me on remodulin intraveneously which had to be increased gradually over a period of six weeks. The symptoms were pretty bad usually after an increase which was done every two days. But I started improving after a couple of weeks I was totally off of the oxygen and the cough I had for almost a year went away . Before leaving the hospital I had to learn how to mix the remodulin and how to change the pump- something I have to do every other day . Its compact it is just always attached to me However by wearing coveralls to conceal the tubing and keeping it in my pocket I have been able to return to work . I feel so much better occasionally have trouble sleeping , but not a lot of side effects"

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  • Tarsha
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 17, 2021

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I’ve been taking Tyvaso for almost a year now. I notice a change in my breathing and energy levels after about 3-4 months of usage. I have more energy to do things that would have normally tired me after 5-10mins of movement. My shortness of breath has decreased that now I’m able to walk up 14 steps without feeling short winded and fatigued. My only complaint is the diarrhea that’s reoccurring, it’s so irritating."

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  • Juls
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 10, 2020

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Well I tried Remodulin for 1.5 years and tried real hard to stay on it. The side effects I had was pain throughout my body which became intolerable ie.jaw pain,, headaches, total pretty much every thing. I am sure this medication will work for some but definietely need to be aware this is no joke on the side effects. When they say a lil diarrhea this is a very much under exageration. Just fyi you've been warned. Best of luck on your journey"

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  • Red7i...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 9, 2017

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I found it to have horrible side effects that caused me to have to take several other meds to deal with the side effects i.e. Jaw pain, nerve pain in legs , site pain, migraines , dizziness, nausea , confusion and depression. I did find my chronic cough was almost completely gone and I was starting to be able to walk further . I stopped after 1 month because the side effects were unbearable"

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  • Eliza...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • March 28, 2023

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have been on IV Remodulin for just over a year and it has totally saved my life. My side effects include bone and joint pain, jaw pain with my first bite of food (it’s very weird), and itching/rashes. About 10 months into my treatment I experienced breathing problems due to faulty cassettes (I mix my medicine every two days) which lasted about 3 months until the supply company finally put out a recall on the products. I am very cautious with every cassette and tubing line I use because now I am not trusting they will work properly. Since the recall, I feel wonderful and breathe well."

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  • Llpor...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 13, 2020

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I take this Remodulin sub q and it has greatly increased my breathing. I lost weight and I have a lil diarrhea. I have no appetite. Headaches can be painful when titrating. Site pain is there until it falls asleep. Generally takes 7 days once new port is put in place. You change out every 6 weeks or longer or shorter. I suggest good pain management for the bad week (the 7 days waiting on site to go to sleep). Gabapentin with Acetaminophen-Hydrocodone cut my hell week to 4 days. With improvement I'll be able to take the pull form I hope. I hear the IV version is not painful as sub q."

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  • Lisa
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 18, 2024

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I'm taking Tyvaso along with Revatio. I'm on 6 breaths 4 times a day. It has worked miracles for me. Just the side effects when going up on the amount of puffs is terrible; it makes me really dizzy and fatigued. Also, the cough, sore throat, along with body aches, is a bit uncomfortable. But I guess the benefits outweigh the side effects."

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  • Amber
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 22, 2023

Remodulin (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I have been on Orenitram for PAH for 2 years now and have started getting severe migraines at night, usually around 11 pm. I had the long covid for over a month. Is this a side effect of this medication? I did not take it on two different nights and had no migraine. I am wondering what can cause this to happen, as I have had no other medication changes."

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  • tcoop
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 13, 2023

Orenitram (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I switched from subcutaneous Remodulin to Orenitram tablets about 9 months ago. It has been a very rough road. Consistent headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. I can barely leave my house anymore due to the side effects of this medication. Nothing I've tried has worked to alleviate the side effects. Sleeping is the only thing that makes me feel better but that doesn't help 100% of the time. Aside from the side effects, I am happy with this medication. It has truly worked well for me. It took a little while to build up in my system, but now I have very little shortness of breath. I would be interested in staying on this long term if the side effects could be under control."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 27, 2022

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "My 69 YR old brother took this medication for 5 days wound up in the hospital in ICU on a respirator he suffered with pulmonary hypertension, heart disease, diabetes,"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 11, 2012

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I started out doing very well with Tyvaso. When they increased the puffs to 9, my condition went back to being fatigued and short of breath. I take Tyvaso for pulmonary arterial hypertension."

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  • Rob
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 22, 2016

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Been on Tyvaso for 3 years. It has improved my PH significantly 10 to 12 puffs a sitting. Always made me cough but recently the cough has gotten worse. Not going to stop just take fewer puffs"

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  • Anonymous
  • October 8, 2012

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Improved her ability to live."

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  • Debbi
  • June 29, 2023

Tyvaso (treprostinil) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Been taking TYVASO for 2 years and I'm up to 18 breaths. The only big downside is it only lasts about 3 hours instead of 4. I hopefully will be switching to the TYVASO DPI."

8 / 10
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