Stopping Nitroglycerin Patch suddenly may cause serious, possibly life-threatening, WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including chest pain
and heart attack. Having a nitrate-free period each day will help prevent tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal problems.
Issue Date: November 5, 2008
Database Edition 08.4.1.002
Copyright © 2008 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
It is recommended to have a free period from a nitrate!. I take sublingual nitro occassionally and nitrate pill 3 times a week for many years.