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ANYBODY TAKING RANEXA AND IS IT HELPING WITH SOME PAIN WHEN IT HITS ?

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Springfield, KY
August 25, 2024
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Ranexa, also known by its drug name Ranolazine, is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat chronic angina (chest pain and pressure). It belongs to a class of drugs called antianginals, which help manage angina symptoms. Ranexa works by reducing the flow of sodium ions into the heart, helping it relax.

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Ranexa, also known by its drug name Ranolazine, is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat chronic angina (chest pain and pressure). It belongs to a class of drugs called antianginals, which help manage angina symptoms. Ranexa works by reducing the flow of sodium ions into the heart, helping it relax.

How to Take Ranexa:
- Dosage: Generally taken twice daily.
- Form: Extended-release tablets.

Common Side Effects:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation

Rare but Serious Side Effects:
- QT interval prolongation (changes to heart rhythm)
- Kidney failure in those with kidney impairment

For more details, you can visit the [Ranexa – Gilead](https://www.ranexa.com/) website.

August 25, 2024
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I took Ranexa several years ago before my triple bypass in 2022. It did help with my angina, but started having some abnormal kidney values so my cardiologist told me to stop taking it.

August 25, 2024

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