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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Taking Isosorbide Dinitrate Before Meals?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2015

Question: What are the dangers of taking isosorbide dinitrate before meals for achalasia?

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Isosorbide dinitrate is used in the treatment of achalasia

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for writing in.

Isosorbide dinitrate is used in the treatment of achalasia. It helps by lowering the XXXXXXX pressure ( lower oesophageal sphincter).

However, the possible side effects might be headache, flushing, orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure when rising from a sitting position) causing dizziness, palpitations, and weakness. To reduce the risk of these side effects, rise slowly from a sitting position.

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (2 hours later)

So is it OK to continue taking this medication? Will it have a long time effect on my heart?

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is ok to continue the medication

Detailed Answer:
Yes, It is ok to continue the medication for achalasia if it was prescribed by your treating doctor.

As with any medication, the drug has positive effects (where it heals ) and also negative effects(side effects) . If the medication was prescribed to you by your gastroenterologist he would have weighed the pros and cons of the medicine.

Hope this answer was helpful to you .

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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