by Fissulyna » 04 Mar 2008, 14:25
I would like to add that those creams do not only promote circulation but relax muscles which is other very important aspect of promoting healing of the fissure. They do that by blocking Ca channels.
I know I read somewhere that CRS sometimes do LIS in hemorrhoid patients to promote healing, so I would assume that muscle relaxation is important for hemmies too.
I would definitely try cream - if it causes side effects it is easy to stop using it. I used both of them for 5 months and only side effect I had from Nitro is mild headache occasionally, and some stinging in anal area, also only if I would overdo it ! At one point I used both creams during the day (my CRS wanted me to try it).
Both medications are used for heart patients because they have beneficial effect on circulatory system and the heart, so I don't see any problem in using them.