Can nicorandil cause ulcers after years of treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. Nicorandil-related ulcers can begin shortly after treatment starts or several years later.

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nicorandil · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. Nicorandil-related ulcers can begin shortly after treatment starts or several years later.

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