Ramipril for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction User Reviews

• Lit...
• June 12, 2016

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 31, 2018

"I had a mild heart attack in 2001 at the age of 62, and was put on bisoprolol, aspirin, and ramipril. I then had another 3 or 4 attacks in 2005 and had one stent fitted. Since then, I have had no further trouble, but I remained on the medication. I have asked several times why I am on ramipril, as I have never suffered from high blood pressure. The answer I got was that it was 'good for the heart'-somewhat vague advice. Can anyone suggest why patients who do not suffer from high blood pressure are on it?"

• Taf...
• November 11, 2016

"Seems that I am 'hypersensitive' to the extent that exposure to normal summer sunlight, even with high UV resistant clothing, causes skin pain sometimes so much that I have to stay in the shade. Poor sleep, very low blood pressure, and consequent dizziness, loss of balance, and poor concentration. This is the effect of only 5 mg daily; it is just not acceptable, and there are alternatives available."

• Phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

"Been on Ramipril for two weeks for 140/87 BP, and I could handle the light head and lethargy, but what I cannot handle is the risk, albeit small, of lung cancer, which some reports on the internet have shown. It is a very small risk, but with cancer in my family, I am terrified of any risk."

• Nob...
• August 23, 2019

"I had a heart attack two months ago. I didn't realize what it was. The next day I went to my doctor and ended up in the hospital. My right main artery was almost blocked, and two stents were fitted. My heart was (mercifully) undamaged, and I am fine now, with no symptoms, and I really wouldn't even know that anything had even happened to me. Re Ramipril, I am currently on 2.5 mg, and my pharmacist (UK) wants to get me up to the max dose of 10 mg as long as I can tolerate it, and it seems that I can since so far I have had no side effects whatsoever. However, I am questioning the point of it in exactly the same way as you. I think the reason is that after a cardiovascular event, it is better for the heart to have an easier time, and very low blood pressure helps with that. I am also on beta blockers (Bisoprolol), aspirin, and a big (80 mg) statin."

• Val...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2021

"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

"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."

• Wan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 28, 2022

"Been on it for about 22 years after stent installed. No side effects whatsoever. BP runs about 110/70."