Ramipril and Ringing In Ears: What Users Say

• MsD...
• March 11, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Taken for 2 months. Hate it. Side effects are awful :( Headache, loss of energy, bone/joint pain, ringing in ears, numbness/tingling of hands and toes, light-headedness, confusion, visual issues, sensitivity to light, cough, muscle pain, stomach ache-too much to list. It does bring pressure down but may not last 24 hours. After 3 weeks, my BP was finally lower than 140/90 in the mornings. Next appointment, I'm off this drug. Can't take it :("

• Gil...
• March 7, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was on this drug for 6 months. Prior to this, I took amlodipine for 7 months. Although my blood pressure was reduced to normal, my experiences are as follows: postural hypotension - felt terrible; the full works. Diarrhea, gastrointestinal inflammation, digestive disturbances, abdominal discomfort, constipation, nausea, glossitis, fatigue, tinnitus, cough, nonproductive tickling cough, cough increased, plus mucus cough, dyspnea, confusional state, disturbance in attention, maculopapular rash, decreased appetite, muscle spasm - shakes, pharyngitis, earache, bleeding gums on cleaning, thickened mucus, dry nose, scabby and bleeding, reduced urination, increase in heartburn, lump in throat, sleeping for 25 hours at a time. Breathing is so bad, now I have COPD."

• Lit...
• June 12, 2016

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have had two heart attacks (one I never knew I'd had). The second one I did know about, and I am taking 10 mg Ramipril as well as other drugs as a preventative measure to further cardiac events. I never had high BP, but now it's too low according to some professionals and normal to others, 110/60. Downside: I have to be careful when standing too quickly, if I look up, I can lose my balance, I sweat more, I have constant dry mouth, and I need to hydrate more. I can't seem to get a good night's sleep, am constantly waking and fidgeting, I have developed tinnitus, the biggest downside through lack of sleep is I can't wake up and feel drugged when I do. Upside: Most of these side effects are documented, so I put up with them as the opposite is unthinkable."

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

For High Blood Pressure "Went to the doctor with ear ache and tinnitus, came out with high blood pressure 220 and vertigo. Been on tablets almost 3 weeks, 2.5g, also given up Coca-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 the last check. No side effects apart from tinnitus getting louder after 2 maybe 3 hours after the tablet. I don't seem to have dizziness or any other symptoms, probably as I smoke bud and I'm used to it (best to be honest). I'm on a 28-day course. I will get back to you all. Feel free to comment."

• Val...
• 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 Ramipril 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 I 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 an appointment), and he advised taking them again so tinnitus is back."

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

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I've been on 1.25 Ramipril 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Seem to be getting a lot of UTI. Does anyone else get this since being on ramipril? I also now have tinnitus."

• Sta...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 25, 2022

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "Ocular migraines. Dose: 2.5 mcg. Polyarthralgia, nausea, tinnitus, hearing loss, photosensitivity, breathless, dizziness. Altogether terrible medication."