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Isosorbide mononitrate

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I have been prescribed isosorbide mononitrate 25mg for angina symptoms. I have heart failure and AF.

Would like to hear what experience you have with this drug. Early days but have a headache which my cardiologist says is common but subsides with longer use. I hope so.

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Good morning, I was originally on 25mg of Isosorbide mononitrate, but went down to 10mg but it wasn't enough to control my angina which I was experiencing after a Minoca heart attack. I did get a small headache at first, and a little bit tired, but I'm fine with it. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

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I was put on isosorbide mononitrate before it turned out I needed a triple bypass. Headaches to start off with but felt great once they went after a couple of weeks. It dilates blood vessels so more gets through. BTW I'm not suggesting you are heading for OHS, it's just the way things worked out for me!

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Kind51

Hello Nanatotwo, I have been taking this drug for about a year for vasospastic angina. I experienced headaches at first for about a couple of weeks. I started on a low dose but now take 100 mg per day slow release. It has helped my angina.

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