Ramipril for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• efla
• September 29, 2017

"started taking this medication less than a month ago. It has lowered my blood pressure, but have been feeling sick. Hurt all over, nervous, trouble sleeping. Been to the doctors so many times I cant count. Everything comes back great. I take several medications and am researching them, looks like this one might be the culprit. Going to stop and see what happens."

• mabel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2023

"Only managed 18 days on this awful medication. The dose was 2.5mg once a day. I was ok for about a week. Then an anxiety attack came on me out of the blue and my stomach has been in a tight knot since. On day 18, I can't stop crying. This is totally out of character for me. I have no history of depression at all. I have suffered anxiety before, but not for 6 years. Have thrown all the ramipril in the bin. No way will I take it ever again."

• Twink...
• November 23, 2017

"I have been increased from 2.5mg to 5mg but because by blood pressure was 135/85 they were not happy with the bottom number 85 and because I am a type 2 diabetic they have now just double my dose to 10mg and for years stated I had white coat syndrome and would not medicate - surely this could have cause more damage. But so far so good I do suffer with night sweats and leg pains but don't know if this is linked."

• Noella...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 2, 2024

"Been on it 16 months. Got to 5mg dosage. Brought blood pressure down from 198/101 high to 138/85, but with my last blood test, my kidney function number had fallen to 34 which got me very worried. I'm having to stop taking it. I've done further research on it only to find out that it affects kidney function because it's processed through the kidneys and that it's not well tolerated by black people, which I happen to be one."

• Luke
• October 15, 2016

"been on ramipril for past 8 months and also taking felodipine. Before medication my blood average bp was 160/80 now it's 110/50. I'm not having any side effects either. Took about 1 week for it to become effective."

• Skip...
• October 23, 2016

"58 yr old male, good health other than BP...seems to run in one side of my family..tried everything from diet, exercise, alternative meds, supplements, meditation....All helped a little but not enough. 140/90 (morning) to 160/100 (evening) readings before 2.5mg Ramipril per day...within days readings dropped by about 15 points across the board. I was taking 5mg of lisinipril for a month but Doc changed med due to the many side effects and less effective to lower BP. I have very few side effects from Ramipril vs lisinipril... The cough, dry throat, chest phlegm thing is still present but more tolerable. An additional change has been the more diuretic effect of Ramipril on me which may be resulting in the lower readings overall.."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2020

"I was on 1.25mg but this made no difference to my BP. Now on 2.5mg and BP is down to 145/96 which is better than 169/130. I do feel better but suspect that BP could do with coming down a little further. I am only 42, do not drink or smoke and am not overweight."

• Maxad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2015

"Am taking daily 2.5mg Ramipril capsules, Warfarin (5.5 mg) and Simvastatin (10mg). During this period of about 1 year, I have suffered increasingly from gastric pains located at the base of the sternum. The pain comes on at between 3 and 4 am, despite taking Lansoprazole which confers protection for only about 3 hrs. I suspected the Ramipril as the cause of the acid flush in the early hrs. Have tried stopping the Ramipril. Result: gastric pains gone but blood pressure uncomfortably high! Not even taking Lansoprazole."

• 100 S...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 19, 2017

"Interestingly, my high blood pressure was discovered during my regular blood donations. The intake staff recommended that I consult my doctor. My doctor prescribed 2,5 mg ramiprilum (brand name: Tritace) once daily. I have been taking it religiously for 5 years now. Blood pressure is good. No side effects. The donation center now says that my blood can only be used for adults, not children."

• guy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2019

"I was prescribed Ramipril 2.50mg to bring my BP down which was spiking between 145/90 to 155/85. I found the usual headaches, dizziness and tiredness during the first few weeks. Those symptoms never really went away. I think I just was able to manage them better as time went on. My BP did drop to around 120/80 though. But have recently found the dizziness started to affect me a bit more, especially walking in busy shops. I've gone to the GP to ask for a lower dosage of 1.25mg. I've only been on it for 3 days. My BP has gone up slightly around 125/80. But I shall monitor that over the next few weeks. I've also noticed the 1.25mg has given me a slightly more drier throat. Not sure if it is do with the coating of the capsule as the medicine should be the same as before. If BP goes up anymore and dizziness is the same I shall go back to the usual 2.50mg dosage, I will have just got to live with it."

• Jacko
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

"Took 2.5 Ramipril for high blood pressure. My side effects, itching. Looked up ingredients saw there was yellow ochre in them, changed to 5 mg. Which has red ochre in them, no problem . As I am allergic to spring flowering bulbs I’m thinking the yellow ochre has something to do with this making me itch. Could be wrong but not itching with the 5 mg"

• Renni
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

"I was really apprehensive about starting ramipril but it has been fine so far, my BP has come down immediately and I feel better. Within 20 minutes of taking the first pill, I unexpectedly felt a brief moment of a feeling of calm. I am fortunate to so far not have got the cough side effect. I get a very mild headache in the day sometimes which I can live with and I hope that will go away in time. I am only on a 1.25 mg dose at this point. I’ll check my bloods and BP in a couple of weeks. Overall a week in - I feel glad I am taking this medication because my BP is now in the normal range."

• Shalla
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2022

"I have been on ramapril for over 2 years. I ran out almost two weeks ago ! Since then I have had a much better days and content with my life. Before this I was incredibly lethargic, depressed not interested in anything. I don't think it's coincidence! I will talk to my GP and find out what she thinks. All I can say is the change is fantastic and dramatic."

• Phili...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2021

"My Lipidologist prescribed Ramipril 10mg 2x/day beginning on 4.15.21 to begin treating my elevated BP 140's - 160+. He warned of potential coughing side effect, as this med belongs to the ACE category of artery "relaxers". My coughing and throat tightening type spasms like a hot flash began immediately and kept me waking up at night. He said it was the best for preventing a stroke, so I tried it over 40 days, with minimal lower results, although I did see a few 120's which was encouraging. I could no longer continue this med to due excessive side effects, which are starting to diminish now that I have stopped Ramipril. My MD switched me to Telmisartan(Micardis), which is in the ARB category of artery meds and typically does not have the coughing side effect. He has added a water pill, so I am beginning to get more consistent lower readings and no apparent side effects "YET"?"

• Mummyof
• January 13, 2016

"Hi I've been on ramapril for a year now had a headache for 2 weeks went to see nurse said I had high bp was put on 2.5mg all was good for 3 months when dreaded headache returned for 2 weeks was put up to 5mg and just before Xmas again headaches returned I'm now on 10mg and my bp the other day was still 167/102 which for 30 years old is high I'm being monitored but I am on a course of steroids for eczama so could be that why hasn't lowered but the ramapril is great had no side effects at all"

• Sheeves
• April 28, 2017

"Have just started ramipri 2.5mg. It is the second day and felt extremely tired last night otherwise ok. My bp had been steadily climbing up to 155/99. I had been on amlodipine last year for about 6 weeks which lowered my bp to a normal 128/68ho wever my left leg started to break out in large itchy rash and only thing different was taking amlodipine - so stopped. Now I am on steroid cream for rash but still bits there after 6months. When reading side effects I see it is a rare side effect of the amlodipine. So will see how I cope with ramipri when I have been on it a while."

• MiniMe
• February 25, 2017

"38age. BMI of 23. High BP 153/90 average based on a day 24 hour reading. Started Ramitril 5mg. After 5 weeks no side effects. Will get tested if my kidneys take it well in a week via blood test, says my GP. Last reading says 103/77. but was higher average 120/80 (home measure sitting). I also take hibiscustea and arugola which are very helpful. I believe this helped as well to bring my BP down."

• Robb
• July 3, 2021

"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..."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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"

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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?"