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Can I eat this with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
Alcohol can lower blood pressure too much with this medicine. Avoid rich or spicy foods if you feel sick.
Also sold as Angeze, Angitak, Carmil, Carmil XL, Cedocard, Cedocard Retard, Chemydur, Cibral, Cibral XL, Dynamin, Dynamin XL25, Dynamin XL50 and 40 more. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate with food?
- You can take tablets or capsules with or without food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
- Yes, with care. Limit alcohol as it can make your blood pressure too low and make you feel dizzy, lightheaded or sleepy.
- Can I eat rich food with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
- Yes, with care. Avoid rich, greasy or spicy foods if you feel sick. Stick to small, simple snacks or meals.
- Can I eat spicy food with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
- Yes, with care. Avoid rich, greasy or spicy foods if you feel sick. Stick to small, simple snacks or meals.
- Can I drink coffee with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
- Yes, with care. Coffee can make flushing worse. Cut down if you experience facial flushing.
- Can I drink tea with Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
- Yes, with care. Tea can make flushing worse. Cut down if you experience facial flushing.
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1 · What do you take?
Alcohol can lower blood pressure too much with this medicine. Avoid rich or spicy foods if you feel sick.
You can take these tablets with or without food. Limit alcohol as it can increase the effects and make your blood pressure too low, causing dizziness or sleepiness. If you feel sick, avoid rich, greasy or spicy foods and stick to simple meals.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take tablets or capsules with or without food.
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Further reading on Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate
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About isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate
NHS medicines information on isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate – what they're used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate
NHS medicines information on who can take isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate and who may not be able to take them.
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How and when to take isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate
NHS medicines information on dosage for isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate, how to take them and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate
NHS medicines information on side effects of isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate and what you can do to cope.
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Taking isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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