What happens if you take nitroglycerin when not needed?

If you don’t take it at all: If you don’t take this drug at all, you may have severe chest pain. If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: This drug is not meant to be taken on a schedule. Take it only when you have chest pain. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body.

What happens if you drink nitroglycerin?

What if you had to swig a little nitroglycerine? You could get red in the face or faint. Nitroglycerine acts as a vasodilator to enlarge your blood vessels and lower your blood pressure. But screeners would have a hard time spotting the most likely symptoms—elevated heart rate and nausea.

What does taking nitroglycerin feel like?

Normal, temporary side effects of nitroglycerin include a warm or flushed feeling, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness. You may also feel a burning sensation under your tongue. Do not take an erection-enhancing medicine if you are taking nitroglycerin.

Can you make nitroglycerin pills explode?

* Prior to working with Nitroglycerin you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. * Nitroglycerin can explode if SHOCKED or HEATED.

How do you give nitroglycerin?

Place the tablet under the tongue or between the cheek and gum, and let it dissolve. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use chewing tobacco while a tablet is dissolving. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets usually give relief in 1 to 5 minutes.

Can I drink alcohol with nitroglycerin?

If you drink alcohol while you are taking nitroglycerin, it can cause a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting. Avoid alcohol if you are taking any brand of nitroglycerin, including: Nitrostat.

Can you swallow nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should not be chewed, crushed, or swallowed. They work much faster when absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Place the tablet under the tongue or between the cheek and gum, and let it dissolve. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use chewing tobacco while a tablet is dissolving.

Can you drink alcohol with nitroglycerin?