I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS DRUG FOR 9 MONTHS. IN THE BEGINNING IT CAUSED A HEADACHE WHICH IT MADE HARD TO SLEEP. I TALKED TO MY DOCTOR AND HE CUT THE DOSAGE IN HALF. THE HEADACHE SUBSIDED AND AFTER 3 MONTHS I WENT BACK TO NORMAL DOSAGE AND HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HEADACHE SINCE. I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY OF MY CHEST PAIN WHAT SO EVER AND HIGHLY RECOMENED THIS DRUG.
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Superdar | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/24/2023
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 4.0
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Ranolazine did nothing..... isosorbide mononitrate works for me 60 mg in the morning. Atanolol 25 at night.
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Cathy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2023
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 1.0
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Headache most of the day, can only take tylenol, does make headache dull, but does not go away. Unsure why I am taking it, no chest pain. Was short of breath, but now it is worse, since starting to take this med. Not sure if I will stay on this med!
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Morgan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2023
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 2.7
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The chest pains are much better.
Considering my current kidney issues this is really the only option I have for right now. As soon as these issues are cleared up I'll be changing medications.
The head aches are Completely Debilitating!
Might as well be a migraine, lights, sounds and movement are all difficult to handle.
No pain med helps, not Tylenol or even Norco.
Head ache lasts up to 12 hours, sometimes a little less with food and Extra water.
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Gregg | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2023
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I am a 70 year old male with high blood pressure and 3 stents. Prior to the last 2 stents I was experiencing chest pain during normal exercise and was told to take angina medication and lose weight. I went to a different doctor who performed angioplasty and discovered that I had over 90
percent blockage in the widow maker and was surprised I was alive. I was given 2 stents but still experienced chest pain. My primary care doctor prescribed Isosorbide Mononitrate and it was a
game changer. No chest pain or side effects. I take all of my medication right before bedtime. Maybe I'd have headaches if I took it in the morning, maybe I sleep right through them - who knows. What I do know is that a lot of heart attacks happen in the morning and I'd rather be medicated from the night before than not. Highly recommend.Read More Read Less
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Faye | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2023
Condition: Chronic Stable Angina
Overall rating 1.7
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Regarding isosorbide - I first took Ranolazine and had an overall great experience. No more angina, slept better and could exercise more (brisk walks) I only stopped due to getting tinnitus and trying to rule out this drug. My tinnitus did not go away so it was not these meds (Covid, HBP or loss of high pitch hearing) who really knows. I was off the meds for 3 months and the angina returned. I went back to my cardiologist who decided to try me on ISOSORBIDE. He said I may have headaches but Tylenol should help and it takes the drug a couple weeks for the body to adjust. What a mistake!! After the first pill( twice a day dose) I had a severe headache in 2 hours. Tylenol did not help at all. I was so tired with no energy. The second day was no better and I had nausea and did not want anything to eat. The water even had a weird taste. The third day I was miserable and out of breath going up the steps. I kept the headache and nausea non-stop. This all occurred over a weekend. The first thing Monday morning I called and said I had stopped taking. I was told to give it a while longer in which I replied I would not. I mentioned going back on the Ranolazine after this horrid drug leaves my system and it was agreed. I only hope I still have the same great experience with that one. I know all bodies are different and it depends on what other meds you may be taking but this drug was horrific for me. Read More Read Less
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Cheryl | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/20/2023
Condition: Chronic Stable Angina
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on the medication for a little over a month and I can tell the difference, it has really helped me, the only I am starting to notice joint pain from arthritis is that normal.
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Maggie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2023
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 3.0
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I have only taken this medicine a few days and the headaches are totally debilitating. Despite being thankful for working from home, it has been impossible to get in a full day of work. The headaches are throbbing and are exacerbated whenever I move my head around. These headaches last all day long even if I try to sleep it off. Taking a Tylenol doesn't help either. I believe it has helped with my breathlessness and the burning feeling in my chest and throat upon exertion but I simply cannot function with these headaches. These side effects are worse than the symptoms I am taking the medicine for. I hope there is something else to help me.Read More Read Less
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Wanda | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/3/2022
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 4.3
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Started this medication 6 months ago for chest pain after having Covid. Worked well in morning but wore off in afternoon. Dr. Recently increased dose to 60 MG. Bad headaches for two weeks but no chest pain.
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Eric A | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/21/2021
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 4.0
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OK, I just started taking this medication, initially I felt unsteady on my feet but that subsided, headache that Tylenol took care of and chest pains "partially" subsided. With continued use I hope all side affects go away.
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Amy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/14/2021
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 1.0
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Horrible experience. I have fainted over 5 times. Quit taking it after the 5th time after reading fainting was a side effect. I was having a difficult time reaching my docs. There Has to be something better
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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/8/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have an adom. artery closing. But, I have been dizzy on and off and very blow blood count, cold, I decided to stop taking for a week or so to see if I feel better. I don't know if these open arteries up or not????
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Glenbuck | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
2/28/2021
Condition: Angina Pectoris Prevention
Overall rating 3.7
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Im sure these tablets are causing me to have burning in the chest and throat, I dont suffer from heartburn Im also very breathless and all the tests done havecome back ok. Has anyone else had these side effects
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/8/2021
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I need to take this twice per day, but it saved my life. Great medication.
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JohnE | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/14/2020
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 5.0
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The third day I took this med it caused a severe headache. I called my doctor and he said drink lots of water to avoid the headache. That worked. My doctor hss ne taking 2 30mg pills a day now, but still no headache, if I drink pleanty of water before and after taking it.
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otto | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2019
Condition: Other
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on first dose headache, on 2nd dose 2nd day extreme headace and nausea with dri heaving 24 hrs to recover.
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Pd | 55-64 | Female | Patient
4/19/2018
Condition: Other
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I started taken this med a long time ago (30) mg. Then i had a serious attack of angina which landed me in the hospital. Upon discharge, my doctor prescribed 30 mg, 2 tabs 3 times a day. The headache I can manage, but the nausea and vomiting is 24/7. Has anyone else had this experience?
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Krip | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/12/2018
Condition: Angina Pectoris Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Occasional drousiness but no headaces or other side effects. Take medication 1/day early morning 20mg. Generally satisfied.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/21/2017
Condition: Angina Pectoris Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Ron | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2017
Condition: Angina Pectoris Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Been taking med for 3 weeks - no headache or other negative symptoms.
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ravioli | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/8/2017
Condition: Angina Pectoris Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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been taking this for 1 year and have had bad diarrhea 5 x a day. am wondering if this is the cause or my brilinta. has anyone else had this problem on this drug ? dont have the headaches thank god and it does releive my check pain.
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