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A member asked:

What effect does nitroglycerin have on your blood vessels?

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It dilates them: It temporarily dilates them.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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Dilation: Ntg dilates your blood vessels (i.e. Makes them bigger).

Answered 3/6/2013

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