Isosorbide mononitrate

[psb0071]

I have been advised by my GP to take isosorbide mononitrate. After looking at the side effects I am hesitant to take it, as they would seem only to make matters worse. Has anybody had any experience of taking this.

[annpavitt250448]

I take 60mg a day and habeas no issues. I know sometimes you can get bad headaches but they usually pass in a,could of weeks. Intake mine with my breakfast, I don't know if that helps

[psb0071 in reply to annpavitt250448]

Thanks for your comments. I have only been prescribed 10mg tablets to deal with angina, but it gets tricky because I can have low blood pressure. I was originally on Bisopropol but I kept finding my self on the bathroom floor....lol I have had a recent spell in hospital to deal with an infection where they removed the losartan I was taking because my blood pressure fell so much after. This removal has now been confirmed by my GP. I am light headed most of the time and was worried that the would be made worse now.

[Quiltingqueen in reply to psb0071]

I'm on 10mg of Isosorbide mononitrate, I took have low blood pressure. I was originally put on 25mg but I asked my cardiologist to lower the dose. I do keep an eye on my blood pressure. I understand your concerns, have a chat with your Dr. Please let us know how you get on. Best wishes

[Crystal614]

Hi, I take Isosorbide mononitrate, prolonged release. One of the common side effects is headaches and I suffered with them for 3-4 weeks. I started with just half a tablet (30mg), once the headaches subsided I increased it to 60mg. Never had any issues since.

[CdubUTV]

Hello. I've been taking 10mg twice a day for just over a week (recent Angina diagnosis) The headaches have been pretty bad but seem to be subsiding a little. More recently I've had swollen ankles and tiredness. Tbf, me taking coincided with an active trip abroad which involved lots of walks (and no chest pain!) So I probably could attribute the tiredness to that a little. I'm new to it all but would just keep an eye on symptoms and speak to GP when needed. Best of luck.

[Alison_L]

I’ve been taking it for 5 years. One of the few meds I’m on which had no side effects x

[Thisishappening]

I got a reaction and felt awful. Consultant immediately put me on Ranolazine as alternative. I've had no problems since and angina is fully controlled. It did take a few weeks to become effective however.

[Class52]

I’ve been taking 30 mg since May. Horrendous headache for 3 weeks now none no chest pain arm pain etc. Big but. Dr. Never mentioned no EDF tablet so no sex but masturbation and that hardly works. Asked chemist he said to stop the chemydor for 24 hours before sex then take my cialis however I’m to scared as my blood pressure is now quite low. So it’s a consideration if sex is still an important part of your life.

[graemeparsons]

Hello I have been taking 120 mg of this medicine for 10 years now for ischeamic heart disease. At the beginning for a couple of weeks I did experience headaches but after that no more problems. All the very best to you.

[momander]

Hi ,I was put on it a few years ago and it made me really unwell so I was take off it. Thst was only my reaction though and I'm sure it would not be the same for everyone.

[Qualipop]

I was given it after a heart attack. It wa actually the ONLY medication out of the huge list I was given that had absolutely no ill effects

[jgd15]

Started on half tab 30mg 14mths ago, then 60mg , now 90mg. Headaches at start but only for a few weeks. Angiogram & possibly stents in 3days time!

[Shoefairy]

I was put on this after my heart attack 20 mg morning 20 mg afternoon It made me have really bad heads all day every day Stuck it for 9 months and all I got was you will get used to it Eventually I was put on a slow release capsule of 25 mg and after a week the pain stopped Not every one gets bad heads Iv had headaches since I was a child but these were over the top Good luck

[Jedi14]

Isosorbide mononitrate is has the same effect as the GTN spray. I no longer have to take GTN spray.

[cabgpatch]

I was prescribed it after a severe stenosis diagnosis and it gave me a new lease of life, after a couple of weeks of headaches. Was told to stop taking it after a triple bypass as was no longer needed.