Chest Pain (Angina) Forums (Page 20)

I was prescribed Amlodipine 2.5 mg for my BP,2 months ago.As my BP was not controlled gradually my dose was increased to 7.5 mg and still it is 160 to165 systolic and 85 to92 diastolic and sometimes it is around 150/80. Can I try Nifedipine instead of Amlodipine.If so what is the dose to start with? ## Have you discussed it with your doctor? Both the Amlodipine and Nifedipine are calcium channel blockers, so if one hasn't been working for you, the other might not, either. In this case, you should consult your doctor, because you might be better of trying a different class of medication, such as a beta blocker.

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why can i not find the generic nifedipine 30mg er Mylan pill marked M475 anymore. Has this been discontinued and replaced by the Mylan pill marked M030? I don't want to take a pill that is not the same as the M475. ## I don't like the gray pill marked 30 m. I was told they discontinued the 475 M and now I have the worst side effects. I'm trying to find a different medication because of this change by Mylan. ## Hi, Sammy, what kind of side effects are you receiving while taking the Mylan lavender pill imprinted with M030? I am taking the 30mg pill also and am not pleased with the change. ## I need to know if Nifedipine M 482 has been discontinued. Thank you, Charles ## I was taking Nifedipine 30mg, code m475 and then increased the dosage to 90mg, and started using the 90 mg ,...

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a Dr. prescribes nifedipine 20mg slow release three times a day for a customes is it safe to give him/her 20mg of the immediate release three times a day ## I would suggest doing so, without their doctor's approval. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, which is most commonly used to help treat angina and replacing the time released medication with an immediate release could result in their getting too much of the medication at once, which could cause an overdose. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I AM USING THE DRUG FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS 6 DAYS NOW. I AM FEELING HIGHEST GASTRIC PROBLEM. IT HAS MADE ME NOT TO SIT IN THE COMMUNITY/GENTRY. I AM TAKING THE FOLLOWING MORE MEDICINES: 1. GLYCOMAT SR 1 GRM 1 BD 2. GLUCOBAY 50 MG 1 TAB WITH BF 3. RAZO D 1 CAP WITH BF 4. PROLOMET XL 100MG AFTER BF 5. TAB SORBITRATE 10 MG 1 TAB TDS. 6. TAB AMIFRU 40 1 TAB @ 7 AM 7. TAB RANX 500 AT 7 AM & 8.00 PM 8. TAB PROLOMAT XL 50 MG @ 8.PM 9. TAB DIPLAT 75 MG @ 8 PM 10. TAB ROSUVAS 20 @ 8.00 PM 11.Inj Humalog 14/18/18 units @ BF/L/D respectively 12. Inj. Lentus 38 u at 10.00 pm KINDLY INFORM ME WHAT TO DO OR WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR BAD ORDER SMEL OF GASTRIC PROBLEM. ## Have you consulted your doctor? From this list of medications, it appears that you are suffering from several health p...

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ISOSORBIDE AND VIAGRA ---OK? ## Actually, no. This combination is generally not recommended, because they both work as vasodilators, therefore they can have a synergistic effect on each other. This may results in a severe lowering of blood pressure and/or cardiovascular collapse. Learn more: Has your doctor instructed you to take both?

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SAFETY OF USE OF 1. Trimetazidine ( Flaviden) 2. Nicorandil (Nikkoran) 3. Ranolazine (Ranozex) , and, 4. Ezetamibe ( Ezedoc) IN PORPHYRIA PATIENTS?? ## Have you discussed this with your doctor? When it comes to any medical condition and medications used, only you and your doctor can evaluate the safety of their use for treatment. Trimetazadine is most commonly used to treat angina. You can learn more about it here: Nicorandil is a vasodilatory medication that is also commonly used to treat angina. Its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, mouth ulcers and headache. Learn more: Ranloazine is another antianginal, with side effects similar to what I mentioned above. Ezetimibe is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol, its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, head...

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I take a white potassium CL Meg capsule 3X week. Just to a refill and it is a dark blue capsule marked Andrex 560. Did I get the wrong medication or is this just another brand? ## I was unable to locate ANDRX 560, I did however locate ANDRX 550, Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Diltia XT 240 mg, which is a member of the group of drugs known as benzothiazepines, which are a class of calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. To leern more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back with any more information so I can assist you in finding the right pill. ## The blue capsule ANDRX 560 is the same Potassium Cl capsule that you have had in the past as a white c...

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my wife taking these medicens from last 8 months and now she feels that her voice is slightly heavy .Is there any side effects of these medicens.Please suggest ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Nitrocontin contains the active ingredient Nitroglycerin, it is used to treat several cardiac conditions. Common side effects to it may include: headache, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction and painful urination. Learn more: Storvas-EZ contains Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe, it is used to help lower cholesterol. And to be honest, the Atrovastatin in this does cause problematic side effects for many people, such as: nausea, headache, myopathy and joint/muscle aches. I'm not seeing anything directly related to voice, but it is hard to say how any medica...

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I need to identity this pill in my husbands pill box. ## Did you mean to say WW 60 instead of just W 60? I found a match for your yellow oblong pill (with the marking WW 60) to be Isosorbide mononitrate ER (60 mg). This medication is used in the treatment of heart failure, angina pectoris prophylaxis, and esophageal spasm. More information about this medication can be viewed in the two links below: If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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what is the purpose of this drug? I was on half a pill and now it has been increased to a whole pill - am experiencing shortness of breath vs. previous year. ## Isosorbide Mononitrate is a vasodilator, it is primarily used to treat angina, but can also be used for any condition that is affect blood flow to the heart, or constricting the blood flow. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, sleep disturbances and poor appetite. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Large round thick tablet with M 482 ## My mother has a couple of types of pills in one bottle, she does not remember putting them in with others and does not remember taking either pill. The bottle says nifedipine. Nifedipine is on her drug list from her doctor. (She is often confused.) the second pills are kind of a rusty red color, round tablets with a capital B on one side and a 60 on the other. Can you let me know what these are? ## M 482 is Nifedipine Extended Release 60mgs, B 60 is the same thing! ## Has Nifedipine M 482 been discontinued?

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is generic taztia as good as the brand diltiaz? ## They both contain the active ingredient Diltiazem, which is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, so they should also work the same. This medication may cause side effects, such as: nausea, headache, stomach pain and dizziness. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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I had a heart attack in 1996 and 2 stents were placed in RCA. Recently, after a routine checkup a medicated stent was placed in LAD on 10/5/2011 and among other medicines(Rantac 150, Prasita 10, Cardace H5, Metolar XR 25, Atorlip 10, Ecosprin 150) I was prescribed Nicorandil/Nicoduce 5 which used to give me a severe general headache. It has now been substituted by Angispan TR 2.6 mg to be taken at 10AM and 4PM. This medicine also gives me such a sever headache which mimics cluster headache sysmptoms and left temple area throbs and hurts like hell. The medicine could be purchased only in 2.5mg variety as chemist says it comes with that strength only. The pain is unbearable. What should be done to resolve this? Can I stop this? Should I bear this pain extreme pain for few more weeks and s...

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What is the Commercial Name in Canada? Is it vastarel MR, or something else? ## From what I am finding, it is also available in Canada under the trade name Vastarel MR, though there may be other names it's sold under, as well. Trimetazidine is used to treat Angina and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and gastric discomfort. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take Ranozex500 twice a day. I am ahving chest pain after 1 hr walk. Can I take 1 more Ranozex 500? ## Have you consulted your doctor? Ranozex contains the active ingredient Ranolazine, which is used to treat angina. If you have angina, then it is very important to consult your doctor, before changing your medication and you always need to keep them informed of any new symptoms, such as the chest pains you are having.

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is this calciblock safe for pregnant woman?is this drug can be a maintenance for hypertensive pregnant woman? ## I'm working here in saudi arabia but i want to know the latest update of this drug if it issafe to use for hypertensive pregnant woman?can it be a maintenance dose throughout the pregnancy? before, Aldomet is the drug of choice to use,but this was advised to use now,calciblock.is it safe? ## Hi Amy - Just to make sure I understand the medication in question correctly - Calci Block - I assume the active ingredient is Nifedipine ?? (I could not verify 100% what the active ingredient is so can you please let me know?) If that is the case then it is reported to fall into Pregnancy Category C, which states "Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fe...

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its a tablet, could u tell me for which disease it is taken and what r the side effects. thanks ## i am a 60 years old diabetic and have a high blood p ressure .with hypo thyroid. pl. let me know about side effect for reguler teking tab RANOLAZINE 500 alogwith other medician.

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I am a heart patient. I had the first attack in 2004. I was under medication for six months. I myself discontinued the medicines and started taking half of trika SR one mg daily. I am doing fine. There was no problem. However, sometimes I feel Angina when I do some heavy jobs. I would like to know 1. Shall I continue taking triks. 2 Will there be a side effects. 3 Can take this as an alternative for other medicines.

I have been prescribed above tablets by my GP as I have suspect angina getting very breathless and tired but no pain. I had an angeogram done about 4 years ago and put on heart tablets then. My problem is that I have low blood pressure and need B12 injections every 3 months for Pernicous anaema plus lots of other health problems. I am nervous abuot taking this tablet. What do you think? ## In this case, I would suggest having a discussion about it, with your doctor. Isosorbide had been known to cause hypotension in roughly 4 to 5% of the people that take it and, if yours is already low, it might create the risk of it dropping too low to be safe. They may have some ideas on how to counteract the possibility, such as increasing your fluid intake. How low is your blood pressure? Has it bee...

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I`am taking nifedipine 60mg my doctor told me to increase it by 30 mg if the top side was over 151 so i did. I want to go back to 60 mg i monitor my bloodpressure each day ## Have you consulted your doctor about going back to the prior dosage? Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker and it, as well as most other blood pressure medications, can cause rebound effects if the dosage is lowered or the medication is stopped suddenly. These effects can actually result in your blood pressure going higher, for several days and can also cause elevated heart rate. So, in essence, the dosage usually has to be lowered slowly, which is why it's best to discuss it with your doctor on the proper amount to lower it by.

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