Yes, some medications can cause PH. Patients who have taken weight loss medications (also known as appetite-suppressant medications or anorexigens) have a higher risk of PAH. These medications include:
- Aminorex
- Fenfluramine (Ponderal, Pondamin)
- Dexfenfluramine (Redux)
- Phentermine (Ionamin)
- Mazindol
Patients who have abused recreational drugs are at higher risk for PH. These drugs include:
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamine
- Amphetamine
Some medications used to treat cancer (also known as chemotherapy) have been reported to cause PH. These medications include:
- Bleomycin
- Busulfan
- Carmustine (BCNU)
- Interferon-alpha
- Interleukin-2
- Lomustine (CCNU)
- Mitomycin C
- Nitrosoureas
- Dasatinib
Many other uncommon medications may sometimes cause PH. These medications include: