Hi Save,
I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time, plus recovering from the surgery. I hope your docs can get you on a good regimen that helps.
I've read up on Ranexa....my cardiologists haven't suggested it as it's pretty new on the market, and if I remember right on the PI notes, there's a couple conflicts with some of the meds that I take. Imdur (long acting nitro) seems to be working ok, but I think I need an adjustment in my beta blocker--I think my body has adjusted and I need a higher dose.
I hope you start feeling better and good luck!
Have you ever heard of Ranexa? I am on the nitro patch and Troprol XL. He is trying to stop angina. I have written to you before. I had the open heart surgery 4 months ago. They think that the L
Hi shoe,
Like the doc says, sometimes it makes a difference in the timing when you take your meds--and sometimes it takes some tinkering to get the dosages right.
I've been on Imdur for about 1.5 years now (had a stent placed). I used to take in in the mornings, and like clockwork I'd start to get some angina in the evenings--around 9:30. A had a few ER visits late at night with angina until we got things figured out.
I take Imdur about 3pm (I don't take it with food). I take Atenolol and Cozaar in the evenings with dinner, around 5. Mornings, I take my other meds (Cardizem, Plavix, ASA). This seems to have helped.
Keep an eye on your angina, especially if you have to augment it with sublingual tabs or spray--don't hesitate to get checked out if things don't calm down.
Good luck!
Shoe,
thanks for the post.
Your body goes through natural cycles through the day. Blood pressure, heart rate and various hormones all change in a cyclic manner. it is not uncommon to have regular fluctuations in your symptoms. Sometimes, altering the timing of medication dosages helps. Also, another angioplasy may certainly help if there is a specific target.
good luck