When starting treatment with Tracleer, you may wonder what you can expect. Here, we've
highlighted some of the most popular questions-heard from patients just like you.
If you have additional questions, talk to your healthcare team. They can be a great
source of information.
How long does it take Tracleer to work?
How can I help my healthcare team determine if Tracleer is working?
How long should I expect to take Tracleer?
Why do I have to keep taking Tracleer if I feel better?
How long does it take Tracleer to work?
Clinical studies showed that it may take as little as 4 weeks from start of treatment for
some patients—but others may take as long as several months to see the benefits of Tracleer.
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Change will likely be gradual. Tracleer only works if you continue to take it as your
healthcare provider has prescribed. Remember, everyone is unique and has different results
from treatment.
How can I help my healthcare team determine
if Tracleer is working?
- Keep a journal of what you're able to do each day (include, for example, whether you're
able to go to the store or go for a walk).
- Share this information with your healthcare team.
- Tell your healthcare team how you feel.
How long should I expect to take Tracleer?
PAH is a lifelong condition. Expect to take Tracleer as long as directed by your healthcare
team.
Why do I have to keep taking Tracleer if I feel better?
Feeling better can be a sign that Tracleer is working and that you should continue treatment.
Never stop your treatment or change your routine without talking to your healthcare team.
This may cause your symptoms to get worse. Remember, Tracleer does not cure PAH. At this time,
there is no known cure for PAH.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Because of the risks associated with Tracleer, this medication may be prescribed by your doctor only
through the Tracleer Access Program.
Liver damage: Tracleer can cause serious liver damage, including in rare cases liver
failure and, in situations with regular liver testing, unexplained liver cirrhosis. So you must have a
blood test to check your liver function before you start Tracleer and each month after that. Call your
doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms of liver problems: nausea, vomiting, fever, unusual
tiredness, abdominal (stomach area) pain, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice).
Serious birth defects: Tracleer is very likely to cause serious birth defects. It is
important not to be or to become pregnant while taking Tracleer or one month after stopping treatment
and to have a pregnancy test before you start the drug and each month thereafter. It is very important
for you to use reliable forms of birth control while taking Tracleer. Hormonal contraceptives should
not be used alone because they may not be effective in patients taking Tracleer.
Do not take Tracleer with glyburide because it may increase your chance of liver injury. Do
not take Tracleer with cyclosporine-A because it may increase your chance of side effects.
Please see
Additional Safety Information.
Please see full
Prescribing Information, including
BOXED WARNING and
Medication Guide.
REFERENCE:
- TRACLEER® (bosentan) full Prescribing Information. Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., August 2009.
