Ramipril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Altace

Ramipril has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 125 reviews on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ramipril

craig
November 18, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "BP was 170/100... after just a couple days it was 130/80... no side effects.... real life saver"

9 / 10

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lady
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 8, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on this medication since 2011 and was fine until recently when I got a bad cough. Do I live with the cough or ask for another pill? Other than that I have taken this without any problems."

8 / 10

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amjad...
May 8, 2011

Altace (ramipril) for Heart Failure "I am 56 yrs old. Suffer from left ventricular dysfunction. I used Altace nearly 2 years. It makes me more relaxed and the heart calm."

9 / 10

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Cssn
Taken for 10 years or more
July 21, 2019

Altace (ramipril) for Heart Failure "I took this for over 20 yrs then all of a sudden it became toxic to me. It almost killed me. Fell over one day, was air lifted to a major hospital, and was on life support for 4 days."

1 / 10

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33 Report

JeniB
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 23, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I haven't had any side efffects, I am think this is a great medication so far. My blood pressure is normal now it was at 150/90 now its normal and I feel great."

10 / 10

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Myste...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 9, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Helped bring down high blood pressure in a short time on maintenance dose of 1.25mg but caused unbelievable itch"

5 / 10

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Dolor...
October 23, 2016

Altace (ramipril) for High Blood Pressure "The only side effect is the cough, other than that, I tolerate it perfectly with no other side effects."

10 / 10

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33 Report

Bears
February 16, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on ramipril for about 4 years now I have a cough for 4 months was on 5mg but today I have stopped taking them to see if the cough is from the tablets"

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divin...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 7, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "It did reduce my blood pressure but it made me itch"

7 / 10

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Loo...
June 1, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I took the tablets 10mg a day for six months. They didn't lower the bottom number on my BP reading, I also developed a cough."

3 / 10

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Marhar
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 6, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Headaches seem to be ongoing I assume it’s ramipril, my dr suggested take 1/2 hydrocodone to take the same time, Always concerned about other drugs interacting. Stresses me more,"

6 / 10

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Jojoo
January 10, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Has anyone else had chronic diarrhea while taking ramipril? I have been on 10mg for 3 weeks and have been having diarrhea daily. Hoping this will resolve as my system gets used to this medication."

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Anonymous
June 19, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Thanks doc, just put 2.5mg of anxiety in a capsule and mess my head up - wow shocking medication"

1 / 10

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Bill
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 1, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on this as blood pressure was spiking up at over 210. It has worked well with minor side effects. I am now on 10mg plus bisoporol, and around the 150 mark"

9 / 10

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Vbtea
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 1, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "After started taking medication I have dry cough, chast heaviness and ED. Even when my primary doctor said it has no side effects"

6 / 10

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Chris...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 18, 2021

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

4 / 10

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DzoNI
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 22, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Taking 2.5 mg ramipril daily, no hipertensive episodes. Just headache as side effect"

10 / 10

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JLM
Taken for less than 1 month
September 22, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "So far after a couple of weeks it seems to be working fine for me."

8 / 10

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Mary
Taken for less than 1 month
May 23, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I experienced increased heart rate and severe tension headaches which forced me to stop this medication. It's not for everyone."

1 / 10

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Jujay
March 3, 2017

For Diabetic Kidney Disease "Got itchy skin, constant headache, diarrhea, reflux. Not great took for 2 weeks had a TIA after 1st week"

1 / 10

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Starg...
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"

2 / 10

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sarp
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 22, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "5 mg not effective. Using atenolol alongside 12.5 mg"

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Walter...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 29, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking this medication for about 2 years for high blood pressure. I take 2.5mg a day and have had no side effects at all. It has been very effective at lowering my blood pressure levels."

9 / 10

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Bonsai
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 4, 2022

For Heart Failure "Caused depression, upset stomach. Had difficulty in getting the support to come off this med, but got there in the end."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 10, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "This is the best blood pressure medication I've been on. It just makes me pee a lot just after I've taken it but no other side effects."

7 / 10

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2 Report

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