Ranolazine for Angina User Reviews (Page 3)

• Bag...
• January 22, 2017

Ranexa (ranolazine) "I have suffered from Angina for the past 5 years. Since I started Renexa there are days I go with no Angina symptoms. I have been on Renexa 500mg twice a day. When I do experience Angina symptoms they can last 1 to 2 days in a row and pretty strong symptoms. It can be very frustrating! My cardiologist has ran several test bloodwork, CT Angiogram, stress test, etc... He currently is just monitoring me and has me on Renexa, Metropolol 50 mg and 40 mg of simvastatin."

• A...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 20, 2019

"Have taken Ranexa 1000mg b.i.d. for 8+ yrs. I have found it to be outstanding for virtually eliminating my angina. Have had cardiac bypass and four stents. In spring of 2019, switched to generic version. Symptoms returned in two days. I found the generic Ranexa totally ineffective. Petitioning my insurance company to approve brand name version. Have support from cardiologist. It's an expensive drug. I'm soon to be on Obamacare which has poor drug coverage. I'll be taking Ranexa as long as I can afford it."

• dooba
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 4, 2017

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Have been taking this drug for over five years. Had a great drug plan so the $50.00 for a 90 day supply didn't bother me even though I never thought that the drug did anything. Have had two heart bypass surgeries and four stents placed in my coronary arteries in the past 20 years. Cardiologist prescribed this drug cause he ran out of options for my angina. Like I said, never did anything. Recently I lost my good drug plan and now my new Part 'D' prescription drug plan has me paying $225.00 per month for this drug........ridiculous. The manufacturer offers discounts on line which is just another 'rip'. Their own product literature says that 'we don't really understand how it works'.....well guess what; it doesn't. This drug is a scam"

• Liano
• January 27, 2019

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Comment to the one that is taking simvastatin with the Ranexa, I read earlier that was one of the medicines that was not to be taken with Ranexa or at least some people need to reduce the simvasatin dose. My dad takes the med for his angina and I was just looking at side effects. His could be from Ranexa but not sure."

• Clem
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2019

"In July, 2017, I had a heart attack. I underwent a heart cath and stents places. I was out on Ranexa for angina. A few days after beginning the Ranexa I noted I was not having any pain from my fibromyalgia. I have had fibromyalgia for more than 20years. I discussed this with my cardiologist. He related he shared the information with the drug rep. I continue the Ranexa for angina and am loving no longer experiencing daily pain from fibromyalgia."

• TTTTTT
• January 8, 2018

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Had a stent put in and another needs to be put in but they can't get the wire to it. Trying to fix it with medication and it is working. I've been having pains thinking its Angina. I've been taking 500mg twice a day and its working. No more pains that was Dec. had already met me max payout. Now Jan. and now they want $359.00 for 1 month and almost $1000.00 for 3 months too expensive for me Sorry!! Good medication but I'm NOT paying that"

• Bano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 4, 2018

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Five stents and put on range a almost immediately. Very good but I still had angina. Last summer, my cardio put me on Norvasc. Absolutely terrific drug for angina. Angina pretty much disappeared. When I ran out last month, for five days, I started having attacks again. Do inquire about it. I am going to talk to her about getting off Ranexa. Super expensive, too, for a retiree, or actually anyone! $1200 a year. I am also going to call the company regarding financial help. Sometimes, they provide it. Only attacks I now have are when I walk in the cold. But spring is coming."

• Dvd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

"I'm a 62 yr old male. I had a heart attack 11 yrs ago and since then 3 more angiograms totalling 6 stents. I recently had another angiogram after months of chest pain which also radiated to my left arm. It showed my arteries were good but further tests revealed microvascular disease. I started on Ranolazine about 3 weeks ago. After about 4 days the chest/arm pain was gone. The side effects have been constipation and fatigue . I take 1000mg twice a day."

• Alan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2022

"Before Ranolazine I was constantly out of breath and had intermittent chest pain all day. Doing the dishes caused a marked increase in the angina pain. Nitro was needed at least 4 - 5x daily. I've not taken any since I started Ranolazine. There was some brief blurred vision that rapidly resolved by itself. I have more energy to do things during the day and feel like I've gotten my life mostly back."

• Fred
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

"Was taking Renexa for almost 6 years . Had no problems no side effects . About a week a go I was forced onto the generic ranolazine . After a day and a half, I felt like I had new blockages, I cant get back on Renexa with out all the test being done . So be careful."

• Plati...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2021

"I was put on Ranolazine generic of Renaxa for Mycardial Bridging in my heart. Large Blood vessels are suppose to lay on top of the heart, mine goes through a layer of my heart. It is believed when you exert yourself, it presses on the large blood vessels diminishing blood flow. I now am getting angina. I take 500 mg. Twice daily. No constipation, coffee does the trick. I also am getting ringing in my ears from this medication. I also take baby aspirin, Metoprolol 25 mg. twice daily, Plavix 75 mg. for a stent in my left coronary artery, that is 90% blocked. My RCA is 50% blocked. They put me on Rosuvalstain a statin, but terrible leg pain, same as with Lipitor. Right now I am taking Red Yeast Rice, which acts like a statin but is not a chemical. Hoping this works. No more statins for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

Ranexa (ranolazine) "I was put on ranexa 500 mg twice a day The excruciating headache non-stop and complete overwhelmed tiredness.. but I will say I felt like I didn't need my inhalers while I was taking it.. The cardiologist took me off of it.."

• Talimer
• July 28, 2021

"This drug vastly increased my quality of life by eliminating the shortness of breath I suffered even though the major cardiac vessels were functioning well. The cardiopulmonary exercise testing showed that the small vessels were not fully functional. In less than a month of ranolazine therapy this issue was resolved with no side effects."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2012

"This helped with breathing and pain from angina but the side effects to the digestive system greatly out wayed this. I experienced severe constipation, bloating and acid reflux when taking the 350 dose. This became so severe over a 2 week period that I had to stop taking the medication."

• Yogab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2016

"Some months ago I developed chest pain with shortness of breath, it happened mostly on mild exertion and lasted up to half an hour. It was debilitating. After extensive investigation as an inpatient (including angiogram) I was diagnosed with Microvascular Angina. I remember exactly when I started taking Ranolazine, the day afterwards was quite remarkable. Chest pain was reduced and the following day it was reduced further. It was unbelievable, I was so relieved. I've been on this medication for a couple of months now with no side effects to date. I've had to have a period of reducing it to see how that effects me, I got increased chest pain and shortness of breath when reduced. Once back up to full dose the chest pain is controlled."

• SOB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2015

"For almost four years, I suffered with shortness of breath without chest pain, usually on exertion, and no cause was ever found. A recent heart cath and three stents later, I still have SOB, so my cardiologist thought it was angina and prescribed Ranexa. I took it for only three days and my SOB without exertion was terrible. So I stopped it right away. It took almost three weeks for the SOB to be tolerable again. I didn't experience any other side effects, but Ranexa failed at what it was supposed to do for me."

• jimbo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2013

"I had angina due to blocked artery, started on 2 per day for a week then doubled up. Started to feel dizziness, severe headaches, progressed to complete unbalance sensation. I also experienced constipation and joint stiffness. Now back to 2 pills 500mg per day for trial purposes."

• Bratm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2024

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Had 4x bypass 20 years ago (48 yo) and three stents about 10 years later. Was fine on Metoprolol 12.5 mg and isosorbide ER 30 mg in the morning. At bedtime took rosuvastatin 40mg and lo-dose aspirin for 10 years. All of a sudden this year I have Angina in cold weather, after exertion and after an evening meal. Took Nitro 0.4 mg and settled things down, but every evening the same. Angina getting worse and had angiogram last week with 2 blockages of 70% that can’t be fixed apparently. Dr. prescribed Ranexa 500 mg twice a day. Didn’t take it in the morning, but started taking one 500 tablet evening before dinner. No side effects at all and seems to eliminate Angina after meals and mild exertion. I’m happy to have things somewhat stable right now. Going for a second opinion soon."

• great...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2023

"My experience with Ranolazine was great. Within 3 days, it was like I never had angina. Heart attack in 1989, quadruple bypass, and aortic valve replacement in 2005, now a total of 6 stents, pacemaker, and 3rd aortic valve last year (TAVR). Tried this medication for 30 days, then switched to another pharmacy due to cost. Angina was back in a couple of days. Got a new script from the original pharmacy, and now it's working again. Thought all generics were made to specs, but I guess not. The one that works for me is by Ajanta."

• Mellie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2024

Ranexa (ranolazine) "I am in moderate systolic heart failure and I started having angina this year. Since starting on Ranexa, I am experiencing less pressure/angina. I haven't noticed any significant side effects on my dosage of 500 twice a day. My cardio wants to increase it so I can be more active and avoid any discomfort at all, like slight pressure when walking faster or bending over/lifting. I am not sure and waiting to decide if I should double it to 1000 twice a day. I am turning 73 but was fairly active even with chronic pain. Tricky time of life. But I still have things to do!"

• Bill
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2024

"I take 500 mg twice daily, for 5 months. I was having angina. I was already on isosorbide 90 mg daily. It has relieved almost all of the angina! I have more energy. No side effects, maybe an increase of ringing of ears. It is like a new lease on life."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2012

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Ranexa stopped the angina, and I felt much better, but the side effects were awful. Severe confusion, memory loss, vomiting, increased urination (so much so I was up every hour or so at night)."

• No pain
• March 20, 2008

Ranexa (ranolazine) "I've only been taking Ranexa for about a week, but I have not had any angina since I started taking it. I have lived with angina on a daily basis for about two years."

• Anonymous
• December 6, 2008

Ranexa (ranolazine) "It's a difference of night and day for me. I've lived with angina for 5 years and Ranexa has greatly improved my life."

• shiel...
• August 7, 2015

Ranexa (ranolazine) "Weight loss. Glucose reduction , off insulin. Taking orals only."