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The adjustment period for PH medications can vary from person to person. Based on experiences shared by myPHteam members, initial adjustment to medications like IV Epoprostenol can take around two weeks in a monitored setting.

During this adjustment period, you'll learn important skills like
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The adjustment period for PH medications can vary from person to person. Based on experiences shared by myPHteam members, initial adjustment to medications like IV Epoprostenol can take around two weeks in a monitored setting.

During this adjustment period, you'll learn important skills like:
• How to care for catheters and pumps
• Mixing daily medications
• Managing infusion sites
• Maintaining sterile conditions
• Changing tubing and batteries as needed It's important to note that finding the right infusion site can impact your comfort level while adjusting to medications. Some people find certain areas of their body more comfortable than others for infusion. Once you find a site that works well, your healthcare team may recommend keeping that site for up to four weeks, while still changing the medication, syringe, and tubing every 72 hours.

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