Ivabradine

[Judym]

Hi everyone, saw my cardiologist yesterday and have been prescribed ivabradine , does anyone have experience of this drug?I've read the on line info and am worried about the side effects - they're still in the box at the moment !

[Hidden]

Hello Judy - sorry you're a bit worried about your new drug. Generally speaking ivabradine is tolerated really well and side effects are quite rare. Sometimes it can take a few weeks or so for your body to get used to a new drug, but if you stick with it any initial bothersome side effects tend to go away on their own.

I hope this helps - but essentially the only way to see if you'll cope with the drug well is to take it!

Take care, Chris

[Judym in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much for your advice I've been taking it for 5 months now took a bit of getting used to but it has changed my life! I think its rather expensive according to my pharmacist. I see my cardiologist on Friday and hope he's going to continue to prescribe I would hate to take a step backwards.

[Hidden in reply to Judym]

That's wonderful, Judy! I'm so happy it's worked for you. Ivabradine is widely prescribed so there shouldn't be a cost issue - and considering the benefits you have I'd argue it's not ethical to take you off the drug for anything other than a medical reason

[Kaz58]

Hi Judym. I have been on ivabradine since October and all ok up to now. I started on half a tab morning and night and now on 1 tab morning and night as well as ramapril. XKaz.