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Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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It may be hard to remember what to do when you’re experiencing side effects. By talking with your healthcare provider beforehand, you’ll
have a better understanding about what to expect and how to respond.
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Using this information, download and complete a plan with your healthcare team. Be sure to share any records you have,
like the Health Journal from your patient starter kit. Information about past doses, snacks, when you took your medicine,
and any side effects you experienced may reveal patterns.
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Does your stomach feel better with certain foods? Is there a time of day when you regularly notice a headache? Reviewing
what you’ve tried in the past and how it worked may suggest a starting point for approaching side effects you’ve already
experienced. Keep in mind that there is not a solution to every side effect and that some side effects may not go away.
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Store your side effects plan in a convenient place so it’s available when you need it. Even with a side effects plan in place, remember that your healthcare provider is the best source of information.
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Do not take Orenitram if you have severe liver problems.
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Before you take Orenitram, tell your healthcare provider if you:
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- Have liver problems, diverticulosis, or any other medical conditions
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Orenitram will harm your unborn baby or if Orenitram passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take Orenitram or breastfeed. You should not do both
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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Orenitram and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Do not start or stop any new medicine until you check with your healthcare provider. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take another medicine that contains the same ingredient, treprostinil. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and the dose you take to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
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Do not change your dose or suddenly stop taking Orenitram without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping Orenitram suddenly may cause worsening of your PAH symptoms. If you miss two or more doses of Orenitram, call your healthcare provider. If you take too much Orenitram, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
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If Orenitram tablets are not taken whole, they may release too much medicine at one time. This can lead to side effects.
Do not split, chew, crush, or break your Orenitram tablets. Do not take Orenitram tablets that are damaged or broken. Take Orenitram with food.
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Orenitram can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of bleeding. This risk could be increased if you are taking blood thinners such as warfarin.
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The most common side effects of Orenitram include headache, diarrhea, nausea and flushing. These are not all of the possible side effects of Orenitram. Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you, get worse over time, or do not go away.
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Please see the Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for Orenitram.
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| For additional information, visit Orenitram.com or call 1-877-UNITHER (1-877-864-8437). |
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This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as treatment advice. Consult your healthcare provider for treatment advice.
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Your Orenitram Support Team
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