I had been having a lot more pain and breathlessness over the past 2 months. I told you before that the cardiologist would not increase my Ranexa because the GPs are having trouble getting funding. I went to my GP last week because an interaction has been found with 2 of my drugs (plavix and omeprazole). I have been changed to Zantac. I mentioned that I was having a lot more angina and she showed me a letter about my cardiology visit. It said to increase my ranexa to 750mg twice a day from 500mg twice a day if still unwell. This was the first I new of this.
Anyway I am like a new man. I upped the dose last Wednesday and by Sunday I was able to go for a long walk including some hills. No pain or discomfort. I am not as tired and my legs feel a lot stronger. This is the first new angina drug for years and it has made a big difference to me.
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John,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that this drug is working for you. I used to work at CV Therapeutics, the company that developed Ranexa (CVT was sold to Gilead last year). It's cool that the product has reached Northern Ireland. (I visited Northern Ireland in March, ironically.) I remember when Ranexa was approved by the EMA in April 2008!
Hi Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you found my Blog. I have looked at yours and it is fantastic. You have travelled so much. You are very lucky. Imagine you were here. Maybe you have some photos on your Blog. I shall look further down.
I have some friends in the USA that have found great relief from Ranexa. It seems to be very good for Micro vascular Angina. I shall talk to you soon on your Blog.