Living in Texas as a resident with a chronic autoimmune disorder, I constantly stay vigilant about prescription warnings and recalls. Given the nature of my condition, there are no alternative lifestyle choices that can replace the necessity of medication for effectively managing my disease. Regrettably, I am not the only one relying on medication maintenance, as it is estimated that over half of the American population takes daily prescriptions.
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The recall of this specific medication raises some concerns for me. It’s particularly alarming because it is an injection medication, and I personally receive it in the form of a prefilled syringe. I administer it without hesitation whenever it arrives by mail.
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The recall is being issued due to the possibility of a foreign substance being present in the injectable. If this substance enters the bloodstream, it can cause serious health complications.
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The drug is specifically designed to treat high blood pressure, and the mere idea of foreign substances being present in any medication is enough to raise my blood pressure on its own.
Seven batches of Treprostinil Injection 20mg/20mL have been recalled and must be returned without delay.