by Davo » 13 Feb 2012, 16:09
Hi Electric jaws (great name by the way!)
I have always applied GTN about 10 minutes after a bath - i find the bath cleanses everything first and also relaxes the sphincter making it easier to apply the ointment.
The UK version of GTN works for 12 hours therefore applying straight after a bath should not make any difference. I did ask my CRS the question about when to apply the GTN and he told me to apply it twice a day and after my morning toilet visit. (I always follow a toilet visit with a bath where possible) I then get out of the bath, dry off, apply the GTN and relax for 20 minutes.
I guess if you can wait for 30 minutes after a bath it maybe more effective but for me to go to the toilet, have a bath, relax for 30 minutes, apply the GTN and relax for a further 30 minutes before work is nigh on impossible :-D
Davo