Get Informed: Isosorbide
Active Ingredient(s)
Isosorbide
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of angina. It works by promoting smooth muscle relaxation.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:56 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:53 PM
Other Names
- Isosorbide
- Imdur
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Isosorbide MN
- Isosorbid
- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- Isosorbid Dinitrate
- Isordil
- Isorbid
- G DIL
- Isosorbide Mononitraat Actavis
- Dilatrate
- Monotrate
- Mono
How Safe Is It?
- Your Risk Rating
- Please log in
- Average Risk Rating
-
- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 30 Jan 1974
- Est US Patients*
- 501,900
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Isosorbide or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Isosorbide Safety Report
Learn more about iGuard's risk ratings
- Please login or register (it's free) so iGuard can check how Isosorbide interacts with other drugs and diseases in your profile.
What is Isosorbide used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 2,900 patients that use Isosorbide (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Angina / Chest Pain | 75% | 
|
| High Blood Pressure | 24% |
|
| Heart / Vascular Disease Prevention | 15% |
|
| Heart Failure / Edema | 8% |
|
| Hiatal Hernia | 2% |
|
| Other | 7% | 
|
How well does Isosorbide work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 2,900 users taking Isosorbide (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 84%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Isosorbide outweigh the bad things.
- 10%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Isosorbide.
Common Side Effects of Isosorbide
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 2,900 users taking Isosorbide (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
28% of patients experience side-effects on Isosorbide
3% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Isosorbide
Most Common Side Effects...
-
Headache
-
Dizziness
-
Fatigue
-
= 10%
Less than 1%: Low Blood Pressure
Global Patient Feedback for Isosorbide ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Can I safely take viagra or cialis while take isosorbide dinitrate.
78 year old male
76 year old Female
Posted: 2009-10-10 09:17:20
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Cialis may significantly increase your risk of low blood pressure when using isosorbide dinitrate. As a result, these drugs are usually not used together. If you have any additional questions about these two medicines, please speak to your doctor.
Posted: 2009-10-18 18:30:21
Question/Comment:
How can I add isosorbide mn er 60mg ta, Roxicodone HCL 15mg tablet Actavis T or 7 ,to my List of med's? I Need this done!
Thanks
51 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-07 14:28:26
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Please click on log in at www.iGuard.org, then enter your email address and password that you chose. Once you do this at the top of the page you will see View/Edit profile, once you click on that, in the middle of the page are your list of medications.
To add new medications start typing in the drug name and a drop down list will appear, you can either choose the drug name from the list (recommended) or finish typing in the rest of the name. Make sure you do not add the dose or time of day you take the drug. The formulation (discus, tablet, capsule) the dose (200mg) and the time taken (Day/Night) is not required for our system to provide drug-drug drug-disease interactions and medication safety alerts.
To remove a medication please click the small box next to the medication name. Once you have modified your profile to your liking click on save changes. Once the changes are saved you can now view all interactions and information on the new medications.
Posted: 2009-08-24 13:49:12
Question/Comment:
2 years ago I had triple bypass surgery. My doctor gave be isosorbide mononitrate. 6 weeks later I wasn't feeling well and I took my blood pressure. It had dropped to 70/50. I went to the hospital and they told me I was having an incident of somekind. My doctor did an angiogram and he found out that one of my small grafts collapsed. He didn't know if the low blood pressure caused the graft to collapse or the graft collapsing caused the low blood pressure. In either case it cause another 10 percent damage to my heart. I have now found out the the manuafacturer was mismanufacturing the drug and in fact instead of getting 60 mgs I was getting a lot more. My prescription plan has stopped ordering from this manufacturer. The side effect of getting more of the medication was low blood pressure. I wonder if there is any news on this.
63 year old Male
Posted: 2009-07-14 04:12:58
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
In November 2008, Ethex Corporation issued a voluntary recall of several products including
isosorbide mononitrate. The products were recalled because the tablet size was enlarged and thus delivering a potentially larger dose than what was intended and labeled. The company provides a 1-800 number to direct additional questions or to verify if your date and lot of product was impacted by this recall.
ETHEX CORPORATION: 1- 800-748-1472
Posted: 2009-07-16 22:50:48
Question/Comment:
I would like to know if theres any supplement for anxiety & depression, not for me but a 21 yr old grandson . I'm using this site because I didn't know where else to go ??
66 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-01 13:43:28
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Anxiety and depression are serious disorders that can affect a person’s daily activity. It might be a good idea to take your grandson to a doctor to get a correct diagnosis and an understanding of the problem. There are many antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications that can be used to treat these conditions. In terms of herbal supplements, St. John’s Wort has been used for depression. However, there may be a lot of drug interaction with this medication and it is besy to see a doctor before taking any herbal medication for these problems.
Posted: 2009-04-02 14:32:50
Answer/Reply:
ST JOHNS WART IS LIKE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROZAC BUT U CAN GET IT IN WALMART. IT HELPS DEPRESSION AND THERE ARE MANY NATURAL PILLS FOR ANXIETY. GO UNDER HERBS ONLINE AND CHECK THEM ALL OUT
GOOD LUCK
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-01 12:00:49
Question/Comment:
I've been taking Imdur 120 mg for for several years without a problem. While the generic is a lot cheaper, it doesn't work for me. This drug is to be taken in the morning only as it must wear off to be effective the next day.
73 year old Male
Posted: 2009-03-26 14:14:58
You may post comments for the benefit of other patients or post questions other patients might be able to answer. Comments are submitted for possible publication on the condition that they may be edited. Only your age and gender will be published with your comment, although your other user details will be securely recorded for verification purposes.
Comments may be either questions or answers to previously posted questions. Any iGuard.org user may post questions and reply.
37
Patient Comments about
Isosorbide