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Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin

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9.3
9.7  Effectiveness
3.3  Side Effects
6.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Nitroglycerin side effects and 2 Nitroglycerin benefits.

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Nitroglycerin 10 7.04 3.88 2 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Nitroglycerin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Nitroglycerin Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Insomnia 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Nitroglycerin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Nitroglycerin
08 Aug 2010 I was having alot of heart palpitations...this medication very quickly reduces the palpitations, and helps me to relax
   —Posted by Anonymous
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07 Jun 2010 Since taking Nitroglycerin, I have had little chest pain.
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26 Jul 2009 I started taking it after my heart attack. It dissolves fast, and tastes sweet. I liek the taste very much. It helps to open arteries for a short period of time to prevent blood clotting.
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