Ramipril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Brand names: Altace
Ramipril has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 126 reviews on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ramipril
- craig
- November 18, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "BP was 170/100... after just a couple of days, it was 130/80... no side effects... real lifesaver."
- amjad...
- May 8, 2011
Altace (ramipril) for Heart Failure "I am 56 years old. I suffer from left ventricular dysfunction. I used Altace for nearly 2 years. It makes me feel more relaxed and calms my heart."
Frequently asked questions
- 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."
- 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 airlifted to a major hospital, and was on life support for 4 days."
Are you taking this medicine?
- JeniB
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 23, 2017
For High Blood Pressure "I haven't had any side effects, I think this is a great medication so far. My blood pressure is normal now, it was at 150/90, now it's normal, and I feel great."
- 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 a maintenance dose of 1.25 mg, but caused unbelievable itch."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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"
- 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."
- 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,"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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."
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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."
- 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."
- 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"
- 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."
- 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."
- 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"
- 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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Altace (ramipril) for High Blood Pressure "I have used Altace for more than 5 years with excellent results and no side effects."