Question 1

What is Trimetazidine used for?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain (angina), heart disease symptoms like tightness in the chest during exercise or stress

Question 2

How do you take Trimetazidine?

Accepted Answer

Take one 35mg MR tablet twice a day, morning and evening, with food. Swallow the tablet whole — do not crush or chew it. In Nigeria, common brands are Vasterel MR and Carvidon-MR. Your doctor will tell you how long to continue taking it.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Trimetazidine?

Accepted Answer

Stomach pain or upset stomach, dizziness, feeling of weakness or tiredness, nausea or vomiting, headache

Question 4

Who should not take Trimetazidine?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to trimetazidine, people with Parkinson's disease or similar movement disorders (tremors, shaking), people with severe kidney problems, and anyone under 18 years old.

Question 5

Is Trimetazidine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Trimetazidine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing a baby.

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