Nitroglycerin and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• PDu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2019

Nitroglycerin "Meh - describes the experience for me. My Dr. prescribed nitroglycerin to me after confirming an anal fistula. Pain and blood for 6 mos. I thought it was hemorrhoids but was wrong. Please do yourself a favor and do not self-diagnose yourself with hemorrhoids as this will prolong the problem. Anyway - as others described - the headache sucks, however, it is more tolerable if you stick to the plan. I was on it for 1 month and saw a small difference, but not enough - pain was still there even with a balanced diet, fiber, and exercise. I decided to get a sphincterotomy after the dismal results. I’m glad it worked for some people, though. If insurance doesn’t cover it, try to find a coupon and get a discount. It’s about 40 to 60 dollars, but if it works, it may be worth it."

• Ana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2023

For Anal Fissure and Fistula "I am just now starting this medication. I took it for the first time last night and got horribly dizzy and felt terrible. I had a headache, nausea, all that. I ended up passing out and feeling normal when I got up the next day. I then tried it again, but in a smaller dose today, and so far, I have a headache, but I don’t feel as bad as before. I have had an anal fissure for months now that bleeds every time I have a bowel motion. I am on stool softeners such as Colace and Miralax, and they seem to do the job to get me going. This all started from becoming super constipated a few months ago and forcing myself to poop. I really hope this medication works, as I am so sick of bleeding when I poop and tired of being so scared of it. I have had poops where I have almost no blood, and I have had poops where I have a lot and it’s all over the poop itself (usually after a rectal exam). I am running out of hope and so sick of feeling this sense of worry and anxiety. Any tips?"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2025

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "This medication is a godsend! I have had multiple anal fissures for the last year. I have tried everything, but nothing worked. Rectiv 0.4 helped immediately! I will be on the ointment for 30 days, but I'm not feeling any pain and no longer experiencing bleeding. I did have a headache, but I took Tylenol and it seemed to go away. I'm not sure, but I think they have healed. I'm feeling 100% better."

• Cmc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2018

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "One application as prescribed, and I had a headache worsening over 3 hours, dizziness, and severe nausea. Ended up projectile vomiting. Scared to try again after experiencing these side effects."

• som...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2013

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "Helped healing and did give me a headache, but with repeated use, the headaches went away soon. Overall, Rectiv healed where nothing else helped, was worth the extra money."

• Smi...
• January 23, 2019

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "The only thing I have found helpful in managing pain for severe hemorrhoids. Mild headache, but tolerable given pain relief."

• MsP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2018

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "I was cold during the use, I had trembling and a light headache. I pray it works, today is only day 1. $616.00 is a lot of money as insurance did not cover, which is horrible!"

• Rot...
• July 24, 2013

Nitroglycerin for Anal Fissure and Fistula "I used this medication just twice and had a severe headache for 3 days."