Chest Pain (Angina) Forums (Page 15)

I was given this for fluid retention, I already take procardia for blood pressure, should I be taking the hydrochlorot or another water pill? ## no, dont take another water pill it may interact to your other med.. try to talk to your doctor first.. ## HI, Sat! How are you? Any diuretic, aka water pill, is going to affect your blood pressure, not just this one. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. They are commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. If your doctor has prescribed both, then you should just be aware of it, so you can keep an eye on your blood pressure in case it goes too low and they should be monitoring you regularly. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I am a DIABETIC since over 15 years. I have Thyroid also and on 50mg Eltroxin. Had my CABG X 1 done on 04.03.2011. My Cardiologist has prescribed Renozex 500. What extent will it help me to? What is Ejection Fraction in this reference? If it's rating goes up it is improving or depleting? How the new drug prescribed will help me improve my Heart's health. At the moment my consultant told that I have developed Angina, what does it mean. ## Ranozex contains the active ingredient Ranolazine, it is used to treat angina, like that your consultant said you'd developed. Angina is usually characterized by chest pain? Have you been experiencing chest pain? Learn more Ranozex details here. The ejection fraction represents the volumetric fraction of blood pumped out by the ventricle of ...

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i take nebicard 5 in 1 month.and then 1/2 tab in 1 month.so chest pain is take place.this side effect of nebicard 5? ## If you're experiencing chest pain, you should seek medical attention immediately. There's a chance that you could be suffering from a serious medical condition. What were you taking this to treat? Learn more Nebicard details here. ## my age is 23 but stopped chest pain automatically.but increases headache and fatigue this cause of nebicard

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My husband just got isosorb mono er 30 mg and it makes his hear hurt real bad what kind of headack medson can he take can he drink while takeing isosorb mono er 30 mg ## Hi, ILona! Sorry about your husband's headaches. Learn more Isosorbide details here. This medication can cause them as a side effect. Has he consulted his doctor? When being treated for any cardiac condition, it is very important that he does so, before taking anything. Depending on his condition and the severity, he may not be able to take certain ones. Is he being treated for angina? Does he have any other medical conditions and take any other medications?

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We are cleaning out my grandmothers house and came across some pills with no labels on them, it is a small pink oval pill with lines on both side one side is blank and the other has what looks like E on one side and 30 across from it Really would Like to know what they are !! ## Hi Erin, I believe I have identified your pill as Isosorbide mononitrate extended release (30 mg). It is classified as a red oval pill, and has the imprint E 30 (separated by a score line) on one side- and a score line on the back. Isosorbide mononitrate is a drug used principally in the treatment of angina pectoris and acts by dilating the blood vessels so as to reduce the blood pressure. Adverse reactions: Very common: Headache predominates (up to 30%) necessitating withdrawal of 2 to 3% of patients, but the i...

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I forgot what I took these for and what their name is so I can reorder thru the mail. I have 2 left in my pill box. I have to take 13 different pills every day. ## Hi, George! How are you? I believe the marking is WW 30 and the tablets contain 30mgs of Isosorbide, which is used to treat angina, this is the extended release formulation. Learn more Isosorbide details here. In the future, I'd suggest leaving some in the bottles, or making sure you write down what they are, their colors and markings, to make sure you can reorder, when necessary, and avoid potentially dangerous mix-ups. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can Nicorandil cause a rash and severe itching of skin that has been exposed to sunlight. I have symptoms that appear very similar to sunburn accompanied by an intense, unbearable itching after a very brief exposure to sunlight. ## Hi, Ray! I did some searching and it appears that it can do that in some people that take it. I found a study that lists that it occurred in several of the test subjects and was related to the Nicorandil. Learn more Nicorandil details here. I am not sure what other medications may be available for you. Have you consulted your doctor? Do you use sunblock? ## Hi Verwon Thanks for your reply. Yes, I do use sunblock now but at the time I got the rash I wasn't using any. I know I should always protect myself from the sun but I have never had a problem before. ...

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Am looking for a substatute for Renexa. Been put on 1000mg a day. Cannot afford this medicine. Please advised. ## HI, Jeff! Sorry about the problem that you're having. Are you taking it for angina? If so, there are quite a few other options available, but you'd need to contact your doctor to see which one may be right for you to try. There are generally 3 categories: nitrates, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.

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I am taking many other drugs but if I forget to to take Isosorbide Mononitrate, I feel severe chest muscle pain for 4 to 5 minutes in the next morning, when my angiogram shows a minimum of 20% blockage. Kindly tell me what actual problem is there. ## The actual problem is you have a vessel to your heart that is more than 20% blocked. You did not mention which blood vessels were indicated. The food for your heart is oxygen. The oxygen is transported to the heart tissues by the blood in your vessels. When your heart does not get the food required, the oxygen, it hurts leading to you feeling chest pain, tightness, pressure, jaw pain, arm pain, stomach pain, nausea, heartburn/indigestion, arm pain, etc. The ISO dilates blood vessels thus allowing blood and the oxygen (food) it is carrying t...

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Do side effects include stiff/painful neck? ## Diltiazem has been known to cause some muscle pain and stiffness in some people that take it, though it isn't very common. Learn more Diltiazem details here. How long have you been taking it? Have you consulted your doctor? The pain and stiffness could also be caused by other medical issues, but only your doctor will be able to determine the cause.

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i want to know the composition of this tablet: Nikoran 5mg, Mfg.- Torrent Pharmacenticals(Sikkim) ## Hi, Vidya! How are you? Nikoran contains the active ingredient Nicorandil, it is most commonly used to treat angina. Side effects may include nausea, flushing, palpitations and headache. Learn more Nikoran details here.

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TABLET SUBSTITUT FOR INDUR 60 MG ER TAB ## For anyone else curious, yes Isosorbide Mononitrate is the active ingredient in Imdur, so that is what the generic would be called. The ER means it is a time released formulation. Learn more Imdur details here. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness and headache. The headaches have sometimes been so severe that the medication had to be discontinued. Is there anything I can help with? ## My mother seems to have hallucinations after she takes this medicineo . Is that a side affect. She is 92 and does need that. She has congenital heart diese and takes several meds but this the one that seems to set her off.

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I have a pill here that is pinkish and is stamped with a black label that looks like a backwards G 500 on one side. No other marks. What is it? My friend said she takes them to go to sleep. ## Hi Khrystyna, Unfortunately I haven't come across a pill with that exact imprint. The closest match I can find is Ranexa (500 mg) which is used in the treatment of Angina. It belongs to the drug class "antianginal agents". Common side effects can include: Dizziness, headache, constipation, and nausea. It is a light orange oval pill (appears light pink) with the imprint GSI500 on one side and nothing on the back. Manufacturer: Gilead Sciences National Drug Code (NDC): 61958-1003 Has anyone else seen a pill similar to the one Khrystyna has described?

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I da an angioplasty done with staint two years back The doctor priscribed 1) Atrovastatin 20 mg 2) Imdur 30 3) Diplette 75 4) Met XL 25 and 5) Ecosprine 150 which is still continuing I had a blood test last week for lipids the result is as under Cholesterol 228 mg/dl Triglycerides 175 mg/dl HDLC 44 mg/dl LDL C 149 mg/dl VLDL C 35 mg/dl PLEASE ADVICE YOUR VIEW

why has my new pharmacist filled my new prescription with orange tablets when they have always been white,are these colors and numbers on tablets correct? M525 and93 321? ## Hi, Manny! Sorry for the confusion, I wish more pharmacists took the time to explain any changes. Diltiazem is actually a generic medication, so it's manufactured by several different companies and the marking on each must be different, so that it can be identified in case of an emergency. The color and shape are entirely up to the whit and whim of the manufacturer. Thus, these are both the same medication, in the same dosage, they've just been manufactured by different companies. The one with the 93 321 on it has been made by Teva Pharmaceuticals and the one with the M 525 has been made by Mylan Pharmaceuti...

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Could this medication cause soaking wet sweats when not doing anything at all to cause sweating? ## According to my research, side effects from Isosorbide mononitrate are common and can include "flushing"; a feeling of warmth that may be contributing to the increased perspiration you've been experiencing lately. Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682348.html I don't know the full extent or severity of this side effect, but you may want to go ahead and contact your doctor about other alternative options if the sweating becomes too bothersome or uncomfortable. I hope this info helps!

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Is it ok to take hctz and asprin together also does hctz cause chest pain ## They can be taken together, but it must be done carefully, since the Hydrochlorothiazide can increase the effect of the Aspirin, so you may need a dosage adjustment. You should also double check this information with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Learn more Aspirin details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. And no, the HCTZ should not cause chest pain, but that can occur if it caused you to get dehydrated by removing too much fluid from the body. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Large blue capsul ## I have identified a blue capsule with the imprint Andrx 700 on one end and 360mg on the other as Taztia XT (Diltiazem). It is a (360 mg) pill like the imprint states. Taztia XT (Diltiazem) is a nondihydropyridine (non-DHP) member of the class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Taztia XT Details I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any additional questions!

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blood pressure, arythmia ## I believe this person was looking for information on Cardizem, which contains the active ingredient Diltiazem, it's a calcium channel blocker that's used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris and some types of arrhythmia. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and drowsiness. Learn more Cardizem details here. Are there any comments or questions?

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i found 2 pills in husbands suitcase need to know?one is orange round with the numbers93 over319 on it.an the other is a round white one ko on it? ## 93 319 contains 60mgs of Diltiazem, a generic for Cardizem. This is used to help lower blood pressure. ## KO is 325mgs of Acetaminophen, a generic or store brand of Tylenol. ## i believe one is definitely an over the counter pain reliever and the other one is definitely for blood pressure. maybe you should stop snooping around on your husband and just ask him if you're really concerned. sounds like you've got some issues. ## I would hate to have a snooping, non-trusting wife like you.

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