Good afternoon

[Mirador19]

Well here’s my update on Ranexa Ranolazine, I started the pill on 375mg for 2 weeks which helped but towards the end of that time the Angina started creeping back again. I did get an upset stomach a couple of days after I started it but it only lasted 24hrs so not sure if it was connected. I’ve been on the 500mg for a week now, when I woke up the next morning after taking the first 500mg doseI had a very sore tongue which was like a blood blister at the end of the tongue with an ulcer which got better daily, (Again not sure if connected). Today I was feeling so much better which instigated a bit of a splurge on bed making and washing, when will I learn. Needless to say I overdone it and have had to use the gtn spray twice, I am now resting to get over the chest pain. If I get up and start again the discomfort starts again, so note to self stop pushing yourself too much when you feel a little better. I think we all have a similar story of overdoing thing when you feel good. But my view on Ranolazine is that with me being sensible it is possibly working for me👍

Joan

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Oh I do hope it does help you.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[Mirador19 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you milk fairy, hopefully things will get better with Ranolazine.

[Hidden]

Hi Mirador19,

Glad to hear the Ranexa seems to be working for you. I only ever felt it “took the edge off” for me...I ended up on quite a high dose and eventually had to stop taking it.

I find like you that if I’m feeling good I can easily overdo things and then be in pain for a few days, I think we just need to be aware of what we are doing and take regular rests. It is difficult to manage, especially with the cold weather on the way. I find microwaveable heat bags work wonders...

[Mirador19 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Mint tea, Im hoping this helps with the Angina and the blockage I have doesn't get worse, I'm happy to try anything suggested by my cardio nurse/Dr. Thank you for your reply.

[isobelhannah18]

It's difficult to be sensible when you feel well! My worst angina attacks have been when I've pushed myself and done too much.

[Mirador19 in reply to isobelhannah18]

Thank you for your reply isobelhannah18, the discomfort has lingered today so I think I will be more careful in future.