Isosorbide mononitrate and Neck Pain: What Users Say

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Angina "I was prescribed these tablets - isosorbide 40mg Modified-Release tablets to be taken one each morning. 8-10 hours after taking my first tablet, I had to go to bed with a terrible headache starting at the back of my head, into my neck. The pain spread across my shoulders and into my arms. It felt like severe arthritis, and I couldn't get relief, no matter how I tried. I can't remember ever feeling pain like it and got very little sleep that night. Nothing could persuade me to take another one of these tablets. Dreadful medication."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2019

Isosorbide mononitrate for Angina "I was taking 30 mg, and the doc increased the Imdur to 60 mg. Now I have a headache, can’t sleep, feel like everything is moving or spinning, and pain in my neck. My low back feels disconnected when in bed, and all I want to do is vomit. It has been 2 days since the increase."

• Mwk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2020

For Angina "Taken isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg for 4 days. Had side effect of the most horrendous headache and neck pain and had to be sent home from work as pain was so bad. Lasted for about 8 hours. Not taking it tomorrow and will speak to Dr. Really confused about whether to continue with it. I expected a headache, but this is ridiculous."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2018

For Angina "I’ve got Prinzmetal angina, and my doctor put me on this medication after a particularly bad attack. I am already taking amlodipine and GTN when required. The headache and neck ache from this medication has been severe. I can do nothing else but lay flat in a darkened room. No painkiller relieves it. If you are unlucky enough to get these side effects, they are horrendous. I persisted with it for a week, but it was disabling."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2020

For Angina "I was prescribed this medicine for high blood pressure and Raynaud's. The first day I developed a headache. I took two aspirins, which helped somewhat. I had to immediately lay down and rest. I thought the symptoms would get better, so I took the meds the following day. The headache got worse, followed by neck pain. I also felt nausea, chills, and became fatigued. I vomited and felt sick to my stomach. I’m usually a tough person and have a high tolerance, but this medicine made me feel awful! I was literally on bed rest the entire day and didn’t have an appetite. Smells would make me nauseous! I would never, ever take this medicine again or recommend it to anyone!"

• JAM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2020

For Angina "Prescribed isosorbide mononitrate for possible angina, it gave me side effects of the worst headache and neck pain that I have ever had. Put me down for two days. Not sure I want to continue this medicine."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2021

For Angina "Dr. prescribed Ismo 30 mg, and after taking it, I felt so much head and neck pain, but I slept right away. The next day, no headache was felt, but my neck and shoulders were really hurting. Then, after a few minutes, my heart started pounding fast, and I felt like I was losing my breath. This went on for hours. I could not sleep because of difficulty in breathing, and my heart was palpitating through the night. I can't sleep. It felt like my heart was racing. I feel restless and like I have insomnia. I stopped the med after that 1 dose. I will go to another doctor for a second opinion."

• Mvn...
• August 15, 2018

For Angina "Made angina worse. Caused head and neck pain and tension. I had an ill feeling for over 8 hours after taking 10 mg."