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Yes, Tyvaso (treprostinil) is a medication that many people with pulmonary hypertension use. It's FDA-approved to help improve exercise capacity in people with PAH. It works by mimicking a natural substance in the body that helps widen blood vessels in the lungs and slow down scarring, which helps improve blood flow. Here's Show Full Answer

Yes, Tyvaso (treprostinil) is a medication that many people with pulmonary hypertension use. It's FDA-approved to help improve exercise capacity in people with PAH. It works by mimicking a natural substance in the body that helps widen blood vessels in the lungs and slow down scarring, which helps improve blood flow. Here's a quick rundown of how it works:

- Taken 4 times a day by inhalation
- Uses a specialized inhalation system that needs to be freshly assembled each day
- Comes in ampule form

Common side effects to be aware of include:

- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Flushed skin
- Diarrhea

There are also some rarer but more serious side effects, like low blood pressure and bleeding, so it's important to stay in close contact with your care team while on this medication.

As always, your doctor is the best person to talk to about whether Tyvaso is the right fit for your treatment plan.

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