Ramipril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Robb
• July 3, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "It takes 3-5 hours before it starts working and it does not work for 24 hours as stated. I would say 10mg will lost its effect 18hours later. Also it depletes zinc from your body (important for immune system) , use iron supplement, B-complex and D3 vitamins they helps with the cough caused by Ramipril. Usual bp meds side effects tiredness/fatigue, so i use it in the evening. On the other hand Ramipril is still much more effective for me than horrible Amlodipine or useless Propranolol I don't even mention pathetic dehydrating, gastro damaging diuretics..."

• suzie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Blood pressure picked up after attending minor injury unit for something unrelated. First drug made me dizzy so was prescribed ramipril 2.5mg. After 2 days felt like someone sitting on my chest, bp still high, anxiety and generally feeling crap. I went in feeling fine, just for a check up after a minor accident at work, and was medicated ill. Stopped and seeing doctor."

• Little...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Have just started Ramipril 10 mg daily this week. While I do endure a mild annoying headache, I have been able to feel free breathing. I appreciate the many comments posted, they have been informative and consoling. To the gentleman who lost his wife, my sincerest condolences. Thank you for the warning, I hope research is forth coming to prevent such a tragedy from happening again."

• Bee...
• November 6, 2009

For Diabetic Kidney Disease "I have type 1 diabetes as well, I was put on this medication about 3 months ago. My blood pressure was 127/80 which isn't bad but because of my diabetes it was suggested. So far its lowered my blood pressure and I have had no side effects using the pills and it worked within a month."

• Codie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Ramipil 2.5mg for four weeks now and BP has dropped from an average of 140/90 to 121/82 so slightly above normal. I had an aching back for the first two weeks but that settled, today after four weeks I have a slight headache but suspect that is the cold weather rather than the tablets. I am taking mine at night as read this was better to avoid the early morning increase in BP and also so if there was dizziness I'd be asleep so would be ok. Not due back to Drs for another two months so will continue monitoring and will call him if things change before then. Fingers crossed this will continue to be ok for me."

• Taffy...
• November 11, 2016

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Seems that I am 'Hypersensitive' to the extent that exposure to normal summer sunlight, even with high UV resistant clothing, causes skin pain sometimes so much that I have to stay in the shade. Poor sleep, very low blood pressure and consequent dizziness, loss of balance and poor concentration. This is the effect of only 5mg daily; it is just not acceptable and there are alternatives available."

• Phil
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Been on Ramipril for two weeks for 140/87 BP and I could handle the light head and lethargy but what I cannot handle is the risk albeit small of lung cancer which some reports on the internet have shown. It is a very small risk but with cancer in my family I am terrified of any risk."

• Annie...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 27, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on it for 10 years. I have the cough, very tired keep falling asleep and reduced appetite. Also achy joints (that could be age related). Today I forgot to take it and felt a lot better, with no cough or falling asleep. I am on 2.5mg"

• MAW
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I am 78 years old and was put on ramipril for high blood pressure starting off on 2.5 and then as my blood pressure did not improve it was gradually increases to 10mg after each increase in medication I had a blood test and as I can view my results on line noticed that my liver count was gradually increasing from 17 to eventually being 58! I commented to the doctor about this and was told it didn't affect the liver. I am not on ramipril anymore and have had bloods taken again and my liver count has gone back to 18."

• Wayne
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on 2.5mg for a few days. So far I've had the dizziness, tiredness and a dry throat but no cough and the side effects, although annoying at the moment, are easily bearable. I had a prior reading of around 180/110 and a few days in, it's still the same. I read that the drug began working straight away but I will persevere until my next medical in 3 weeks and see what happens. So for the moment I've rated it 1 out of 10 as for me I've not seen a drop in BP and now have additional side effects to contend with."

• Nobody...
• August 23, 2019

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I am answering 'Anonymous' 31st Oct 2018. I had a heart attack two months ago. I didn't realise what it was. The next day I went to my doctor and ended up in hospital. My right main artery was almost blocked and two stents were fitted. My heart was (mercifully) undamaged and I am fine now, with no symptoms and I really wouldn't even know that anything had even happened to me. Re Ramipril, I am currently on 2.5 mg and my pharmacist (UK) wants to get me up to the max dose of 10mg as long as I can tolerate it, and it seems that I can since so far I have had no side affects whatsoever. However I am questioning the point of it in exactly the same way as you. I think the reason is that after a cardiovascular event, it is better for the heart to have an easier time and very low blood pressure helps with that. I am also on beta blockers (Bisaprol), aspirin and a big (80mg) statin. It heartens (pun intended!) me to hear that you obviously doing well after all these years :-)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Many years on coversyl plus 4/1.25mg. BP unvariable at 118/86. However product changed to 5/1.25 mg started suffering from diarrhoea. Changed to ramipril 5mg, 4 months ago, mornings. Recent morning BP 135/105 lunch time 120/90. Evening 135/95. Diarrhoea disappeared with change of medication. Amlodipin 5mg added recently. 4th day lunchtime reading 115/75 but some side effects being felt. Earlier this morning, prior to ramipril, 120/90. Diastolic bp seems to be my problem. Anyone with some experience there how to manage it with less medication?"

• Carol
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I'm 72 and just started taking this . I was very reluctant as I don't like taking any medication and very wary of all medications. However I took it and it works fine for me. I don't have any side effects. I already have a bit of a cough from asthma and doesn't seem to be getting any worse. Only been taking it for a month and it's working so I will see how it goes."

• Anonymous
• December 21, 2022

"I've been on this drug for a few weeks and what led me to this website is this, I have been searching for an answer which I can not find. Doesn't anyone else have a loss of appetite? I don't get hungry; if it weren't for our routine - lunch at noon and dinner at 6 pm, I would completely forget, and when I do, I don't eat a lot. It gave me headaches at first, but it's getting better. I have no other side effects. This drug isn't bad, and as long as it's keeping me alive, then I don't mind taking them."

• The...
• October 10, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I am diabetic following pancreatitis. Ramipril has lowered my blood pressure from around 145/90 to around 135/85 in just a weeks or so, but as soon as I started taking it I started having a lot of hypos. I have had to reduce my doses of Levemir from 18 units twice a day to 12 units twice a day. No other side effects."

• DDLAR
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 8, 2017

For Heart Attack "I was prescribed Ramipril (5mg/daily) and 4 other medications (Aspirin, Effient, Atorvastatin, and Coreg) after a heart attack 6 years ago. The only side effect I've had is constipation. I don't take the Coreg or Effient anymore, but the constipation has continued, but is diminished. So I can't say for sure which medication is causing the issue. I take 1 small capsule of Ducosate Sodium daily to counteract this side effect (the full dose of 3 capsules seems to be too much for . This seems to do the trick for me. I have always had slightly low blood pressure. The Ramipr lowers it a bit more (unfortunately). I believe that after a heart attack an ACE inhibitor is almost always prescribed regardless of blood pressure"

• Kev
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Went to doctors with ear ache and tinnitus, came out high blood pressure 220 and vertigo. Been on tablets almost 3 weeks 2.5g also given up coke cola 2 bottles a day, no salt, 8 hours sleep. not 3 hrs a day. Also cut down on alcohol tinnitus is still here but BP has gone down slightly, 158 was last check. No side effects apart from tinnitus gets loader after 2 maybe 3 hours after tablet. I don't seem to have dizziness or any other symptoms probably as I smoke bud and used to it (best to be honest) I'm on 28 day course I will get back to you all. feel free to comment"

• Kochi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I used to take ramipril capsule made by bristol for 3 months, never had a broken capsule ,since the chemist changed my capsule to ramipril capsule made by Brown & Burk 3 months ago I had 3 broken capsules so far. This happen when I pop it out of the bubble and I end up with powder all over my hand.It happened with 2.5 mg and 5 mg as well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 29, 2021

Altace (ramipril) for High Blood Pressure "I have taken Altace along with a diuretic about 20 years and the problem was it lowered my blood pressure too much that my doctor had me take it only 3 times a week, other than that I have no side effects."

• Valve...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I am having a completely identical experience to W9 Boy: “Taken for 1 to 2 years September 16, 2021 “I've been on 1.25 Ramapril since a valve replacement last year. I take it at night. It gives me tinnitus, patchy skin, cough and I feel tired a lot. I was taking Beta blockers as well for a few weeks but stopped. Average BP has gone down from 135/90 to 122/78. But don't know if it's worth it. Can't see a doctor as I'm in London and the wheels have completely come off our National Health Service - it's in chaos” Why isn’t howling tinnitus listed as a side effect?? I stopped taking it and It not only went away, but I felt hugely better generally. Got chatting to a doctor (in a pub, not possible to get appointment) and he advised taking them again so tinnitus is back."

• W9 Boy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 16, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I've been on 1.25 Ramapril since a valve replacement last year. I take it at night. It gives me tinnitus, patchy skin, cough and I feel tired a lot. I was taking Beta blockers as well for a few weeks but stopped. Average BP has gone down from 135/90 to 122/78. But don't know if it's worth it. Can't see a doctor as I'm in London and the wheels have completely come off our National Health Service - it's in chaos"

• Blancs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Hi! I've been taking 7.5mg ramipril for about 6 months, I found that it worked when I took my BP at home in the morning, went from 160/120 down to 109/80- 125/85, but since I have gone back to sea it's up again to 160/110, I have a month left at sea a little worried as I know people who are older and a lot less healthy as me on a lower dose makes me worried, job in the balance. I haven't had any side effects so far."

• Geoff
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I started ramipril started on 2.5 mg a day when my blood pressure was still high so they put me on 7.5 mg daily. I had a blood pressure reading done and yes and it's still showing 160/98. I have been on them for a month. Does anyone know why it's still up?"

• frodo
• April 1, 2008

Altace (ramipril) for High Blood Pressure "I have used Altace for 5 years now and have found it does have an effect on having or keeping an erection, but my blood pressure pretty much stays at 130/80."

• Doryt
• May 1, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I am so tired of being too tired and I think it may be the medication. I feel soooo much better, full of energy on the days that I forget to take ramipril."