I started takin 2.5 mg in March increased in May to 5 mg and July 10 mg. I was fine one day when waking up in am and next day I was in a LOT of pain, neck, shoulders,with muscle weakness,elbows,knees. Dr. put me on celebrex 2x day. Helps a little,but if I sit for any amount of time I can't move. Can't make a fist. Can't pick up my sheet with my fingers. No strength. Was walking everyday a mile,now can't. Legs too weak and tired. The side effects of Ramipril don't mention joint pain.
I was just thinking that the pain started around the time I started taking Ramipril.
Can Ramipril cause extreme pain in all the joints and weakness in muscles and no strength?
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LaurieShay17 Jul 2011
Hey psfs4u,
I pulled the following out of the literature for adverse reactions to Ramipril:
Miscellaneous: As with other ACE inhibitors, a symptom complex has been reported which may include a positive ANA, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, arthralgia/arthritis, myalgia, fever, vasculitis, eosinophilia, photosensitivity, rash and other dermatologic manifestations. Additionally, as with other ACE inhibitors, eosinophilic pneumonitis has been reported.
Other: Arthralgia, arthritis, dyspnea, edema, epistaxis, impotence, increased sweating, malaise, myalgia, and weight gain.
Myalgia and arthralgia, muscle and joint pain respectively, are possible side effects from this medication. Given the severity of symptoms, I would discuss changing medicines with the doctor.
Best wishes,
Laurie
15 Jan 2012
Hi, I too have developed terrible pain in my Knees, I do have arthiritus in my knees but have never experienced pain like I am getting now, it was my right knee that hurt but since I have been on Ramipril they both hurt... stinging and burning.Can't get an appointment until end of January with my Dr so will have to see another Dr. I feel so fed up, tired, week and ill.
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