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Tampa, FL
December 11, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with Opsumit for pulmonary hypertension, with some describing it as a miracle drug that significantly lowered... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Opsumit for pulmonary hypertension, with some describing it as a miracle drug that significantly lowered their pulmonary pressure and improved breathing, while others reported that its effectiveness diminished after several months or required combination therapy with other medications. Several members mentioned common side effects including severe anemia requiring iron infusions or blood transfusions, fluid retention, and in one case glaucoma, though many found these manageable with medical support. A recurring theme was the importance of advocating persistently with doctors when symptoms return or side effects arise, and the recognition that treatment often requires adjusting medications or adding drugs from different therapeutic groups to maintain quality of life.

A myPHteam Member

My mother takes opsumit and revatio.opsumit works by slowing down the progression of pah.she has had anemia which is a side effect but an iron tranfusion puts this right.hope all goes well🤗

January 14, 2019
A myPHteam Member

Opsimit lowered my ph by 20 points 60 to 40.i feel much better

September 25, 2020
A myPHteam Member

My daughter Michelle wasn't on osumit medication but she too had trouble with always being anemic and she had to have blood transfusions several times to bring her blood count up to a decent level. Hope you feel better.

December 28, 2018
A myPHteam Member

Thanks did you have lots of fluid retention? I will be starting this med in about 2 weeks . Adcirca was making me faint a lot and just worried on the side effects of this new med

December 11, 2018
A myPHteam Member

Well it turns out it still may help me I am severely anemic and my pulmonologist is gonna try to treat that and keep taking it!

December 27, 2018

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