angina

[Worling]

had a persistent dull ache in chest /arm /kneck all morning which didn’t drop on resting so had 2 sprsprays of gtn and fainted! No damage done. Angina has gone but am worried about using gtn now, because I live alone. What is more risky? The angina or the fainting?

[Hidden]

I suggest you either talk to the BHF Heart Helpline nurse or better make an appointment to see your GP about your situation.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

People on here know nothing about your medical history and most are not medically qualified to answer your question including me.

[Worling in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for that. Did speak to my gp but he didn’t know what to suggest. He admitted it was beyond his expertise. He suggested I rang my consultant which I did. I’m waiting for her response.

[MummaSoap]

I would have to agree with Lowerfields and suggest that you seek some professional advice, especially as you live on your own and I can’t imagine either are a desirable option.

Sending you best wishes and hope you get the care and support you need to be reassured.

[Abergele]

Hi

I have the same it is because it lowers my already low blood pressure, I sit in chair or lie down just before spray, thankfully I am not alone most of the time, Talk to your GP or nurse

Best wishes

[Zbignieva]

Hi,

I was told to sit down before I use the GTN spray, maybe that might help?

[Silvertail]

Hi there. Be careful to stay sitting down, and just have one spray at a time. After having two sprays almost together I fainted and hit my head on a hard floor. (I was standing at the time.) The cardiologist said to be sure to stay sitting down, because the GTN opens your blood vessels and can lead to fainting.

[Samazeuilh2]

The advice is to take the spray sitting down. If you are fainting you might be taking too much- but this would need discussion with your GP. The spray is not per se dangerous at all- it’s just the risk of falls (caused by the drop in blood pressure).

[Libra47]

I had the same reaction to one spray !! I also have low blood pressure and as advised by others do sit down . Unfortunately I was outside !! My consultant told me in future to spray onto my finger and rub it under my tongue - hope this helps .

[Worling in reply to Libra47]

Thanks for your help. I was sitting down and slipped off the chair when fainting banging my head on coffee table. No serious problems. Will just take one spray in future. Waiting for a perfusion scan where they can see what is happening

[Worling in reply to Libra47]

thanks for that. I’ll try it. Have been using gtn for years and side effects are usually horrible but never fainted before so it was a bit scary. Have left a message for my consultant so hopefully she will get back to me