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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Pulmonary Hypertension § meds.
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Pulmonary Hypertension § meds.
by sillyjack, Mar 16, 2005 12:00AM
My husband has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension and put on 25 mg twice daily of Viagra. It is working & brought the pressure down in only one week. I have ordered 50 mg. of Viagra-- 30 tablets & intend to cut them in half, which will cover one month from a drug discounter online. Since sildenafil is the main ingredient in Viagra and Viagra has not yet been approved by the FDA for this disease, which is why our policy will not cover it, why can't a drug company formulate sildenafil in a pill so we don't have to buy Viagra and spend over $400 for 30 pills. Isn't there an organization or doctors who can lean on Pfizer? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks. Sillyjack
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Mar 26, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2005 12:00AM
There are a number of drugs available for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, the most widely used one being Bosentan, which is approved by the FDA.
Your husband should arrange to be seen at a Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. Such clinics exist at most University Hospitals. That way you will get an expert opinion on which of the available drugs might be best for your husband and may be able to avoid the expense of Viagra.
Your husband should arrange to be seen at a Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. Such clinics exist at most University Hospitals. That way you will get an expert opinion on which of the available drugs might be best for your husband and may be able to avoid the expense of Viagra.
