Common Headache, Dizziness, Increased heart rate, Flushing of face, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

Expert advice for Ismo Tablet
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Ismo with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress. Notify your doctor about other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) that you are taking as Ismo may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.

Q. Does Ismo cause erectile dysfunction (ed)/ lower blood pressure/hair loss?
Ismo does not cause erectile dysfunction but should not be used with the drugs such as Viagra used to treat ED. Low blood pressure is a common side effect of Ismo. Hair loss is not common, but may occur in some especially in older (60+) females

Q. Is isosorbide mononitrate the same as isosorbide dinitrate?
Isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate and is primarily used in the management of chronic stable angina. It has high bioavailability and a longer half-life (4-6 hours) than isosorbide dinitrate

Q. Can Ismo get you high?
No, Ismo does not get you high

Q. Is isosorbide mononitrate a beta blocker/ a blood thinner/ a calcium channel blocker/a statin /ace inhibitor/ a diuretic/ a narcotic?
No, isosorbide mononitrate is vasodilator. It is not a beta blocker, a blood thinner, a calcium channel blocker, ace inhibitor/ a diuretic or a statin. It is not a narcotic but narcotic symptoms may develop in some people

Q. Can Ismo be crushed/ cut half/ be split?
Do not crush, split, cut half or chew the Ismo tablets. Its efficacy may get reduce. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding its use

Q. Can i take paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate?
No interactions are found for paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate, but it does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist

Q. Can Ismo be taken at night?
It is better to take Ismo in the morning during the time patients are active and leave them drug free during sleep.