Isosorbide Mononitrate Forums (Page 2)

I get servere headache which lasts for hours I may stop taking this med n justuse pump spray if get chest pain ## Hello, Ady! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the headaches. However, it would best to speak to your doctor, before stopping it, as there might be something you can use to help mitigate the headaches. The spray can also cause them. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dry mouth and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started Imdur 30 mg. on Saturday 7/25/2015. Experienced a severe headache from 1:00 pm till 9:00 pm. Used lots of medications over the counter. Had the same severe headache on Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday I went to the doctor since this pain is not like a migraine because I'm a Tension Headache patient. Dr. prescribed a medication named Tancon. It is made in PR. Instructions are: 1 every 6 hours prn. It didn't help. I read instructions and it is recommending 1-2 tabs every 4 hrs, and not more then 6. It helps me. I would like to know when this headache will disappear or how long it will last? Its at its worst when there's chest pain but I know I can't quit. Thanks. ## As reported by the FDA, headaches can be a normal side effect of this medication. You may also experi...

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I started taking isosorbide man er 30 mg on a Sunday, I developed what I thought was a bad bug really high fever and diarrhea. I got a little better. I even called the Dr. He said discontinue for one day and see if there was a difference. I did and didn't notice any . I got better and then about 4 days later developed severe abdominal pain and fever again. I'm being treated for diverticulitis, but waiting for a CT to confirm this. I'm just wondering if anyone has had this happen??? ## Hello, Kris! How are you? Those symptoms are listed by the FDA as possible side effects of this medication, however, they could also be from Diverticulitis. Other possible side effects may include changes in vision, earache, sweating, bleeding gums and jaw pain. Have you had your CT, yet?

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What is the difference between the two. My husband took the ER, and I think by accident he was prescribed the SA by a different Dr. ## Hello, Shur! How are you and your husband? There is actually no difference, they are both just different abbreviations used to designate that he's been prescribed the time released formulation. The ER stands for extended release and the SA stands for sustained action, so they are different ways of saying the same thing. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, frequent urination and sore throat. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm started taking 30 mg Isosorbide Mononitrate err 4 days ago. I have migraine type headaches now. How long will this last? ## Hello, Fran! How are you? Headaches can be a typical side effect of this medication, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, flushing and redness. It should ease up, after a few weeks, once your body adjusts to the medication. If it doesn't, or if it gets worse, you should speak to your doctor. They may have ideas on what you can do to lessen them. Is there anything else I can help with?

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for you women out there....do you have heavier periods when taking isosorbide Mononitrate Er? ## Hello, Martha! How are you? Almost all medications can cause that, it's really not unusual. You may also find your cycle changing and being longer or short than usual. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, flushing, hypotension and abdominal pain. However, if they get too heavy or last too long, then you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is this drug used for ? ## what is "isosorb mono er 30mg tab wes" and what's it used for ## Isosorbide Mononitrate is most commonly used to treat angina pectoris. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I started isosorb mono er 30mg tabs Wes & atenolol tablets 25 mg almost a month ago & my mentraul cycle has slowed to just spotting is this normal?? ## what is this drug used for?

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I feel some heart bits near my throat my blood pressure is a little bit low and my dr.prescribed some time ago this medicine for chest pain I want to know if this pill will make my blood pressure lower if I take it ## Hello, Mario! How are you? Did you mean that you're feeling your heart beat, you're having palpitations? If so, that could actually be due to low blood pressure. As listed by the FDA, Isosorbide is most commonly used to treat angina and yes, it can cause lowered blood pressure as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and palpitations. Are you having chest pain? This medication isn't for treating the palpitations.

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I took one of these pills after finding out that i have angina upon doing a stress test. The chest pain from the angina was manageable, and really minor. It had been going on for 5 months but had improved with change in diet, stopping alcohol and sweets. I was working hard doing construction and pain actually always went away late in the day. Apparently exercise is healthy, much healthier than these pills

will this drug cause erectile disfunction ## Hello, Jim! How are you doing? It may, it has happened to some men that have taken it, but there's no way to know whether or not it will be a problem for you. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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i NEED TO TAKE THIS DRUG OUT OF MY DAILY MEDICINE BOX AND DO NOT KNOW WHICH ONE IT IS-I need a picture or shape ## Hi Kaye, I've Identified a round looking white pill with imprint KU 128 as Isosorbide mononitrate extended-release (30 mg). KU 128 is imprinted on the front, there is a score line down the middle on the back. It is manufactured by Kremers Urban and has a National Drug Code of 62175-0128. Do you think this could be your pill? Please post back if you have any questions.

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Need to know what QUA and HER means on names of Medicene. ## Hi, Louise! How are you? Those are abbreviations for the relevant manufacturer, for instance, the QUA stands for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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 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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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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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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I have been taking isorb mono 30mg for approx 8 days. The biggest side effect is headaches. My question is: What is the result supposed to be to the patient for taking this rx? ## Based on my research, Isosorbide mononitrate is used in the treatment of heart failure, angina pectoris prophylaxis (chest pain), and esophageal spasm. It works by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood and oxygen supply to the heart is increased. More details on this medication can be found by visiting the page below: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682348.html I hope this info helps to answer your question!

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My wife has been taking "isosorb mono er 30mg tab wes" for a couple years. The pharmacy changed the tab to "Isosorb Mono Er 30mg Tab tor". The tablets have a different appearance. Are there any concerns we should have changing to this new tablet? ## No, all that shows is that they have been manufactured by a different company, but it is the same medication, in the same dosage. The new ones with the tor have been manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. Are there any other questions?

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My Dr. put me on 30mg of isosorb mono er after a heart cath for angina. I developed a headache every day and my angina got worse each day. By the third day the angina was worse than before the cath. I extended the hours between doses til I went off completely and went back to taking l-argine from pantisin. Angina is all gone ## Hi Judith, Based on my research, the side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate include but are not limited to: abnormal heart sound, heart murmur, headache, chest pain or discomfort, and chest tightness or heaviness. These side effects relate to symptoms of angina so it is very possible that you had a reaction to this medication. I would definitely speak with your doctor about the problems you are having so that he can help you come up with a solution. Learn More: I...

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there are two pills that I am needing some information on, one is a small oval white pill that is scored on one side with the numbers 37and 97 on the scored side and the other side of the pill has a v on it. The second pill is a small round pink pill scored on one side only with the number 93 on the top part above the score and on the bottom it has the number 733 on it the other side of the pill is completly smooth with no markings on it. ## The tablet with the 3797 V contains 30mgs of Isosorbide Mononitrate, which is most commonly used to treat Angina. The tablet marked 93 733 contains 50mgs of Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is in a white non-scored ...

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