Ramipril for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2009

"I was on Altace 10 mg for approximately 5 years with good success at controlling my high blood pressure. Recently, I was switched to generic ramipril, and the effects appear to be the same. Overall, good control."

• Pug...
• July 20, 2015

"Worried about the side effects of taking ramipril, decided to split the first dose to ease the effects. Two months and all going well, maybe slightly more tired than I was before, but can live with that. Before, BP was around 150/95, now, 120-130/80."

• Twi...
• November 23, 2017

"I have been increased from 2.5 mg to 5 mg, but because my blood pressure was 135/85, they were not happy with the bottom number 85. And because I am a type 2 diabetic, they have now just doubled my dose to 10 mg, and for years stated I had white coat syndrome and would not medicate - surely this could have caused more damage. But so far, so good. I do suffer from night sweats and leg pains, but don't know if this is linked."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2018

"Poor lifestyle and extreme stress sent my BP soaring to 196/132. I was immediately prescribed Ramipril. I took the medicine at 4 pm, and by 10 pm, I took my BP reading, it was 153/95. Still some work to do to bring it down, but for day one, not bad at all. I use a wireless cuff BP machine, Qardio, which tracks all the readings I make, which helps me guide the GP. It also tells me if I have an irregular heartbeat. Good investment."

• Pan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2017

"After being diagnosed with very high blood pressure, I've been taking Ramipril for 2 months now. The side effects I am experiencing are 1/ I get very tired in the evening at about 8 pm. 2/ I am beginning to get a bit forgetful and confused from time to time. 3/ Sometimes I get this tingling sensation in my hands and wrists (it feels like a mild electric shock). But apart from that, the drug is manageable and doesn't really interfere with my day-to-day life."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2022

"I have been on ramipril for over 2 years. I ran out almost two weeks ago! Since then I have had much better days and am content with my life. Before this, I was incredibly lethargic, depressed, and not interested in anything. I don't think it's a coincidence! I will talk to my GP and find out what she thinks. All I can say is the change is fantastic and dramatic."

• Max...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2015

"Am taking daily 2.5 mg Ramipril capsules, Warfarin (5.5 mg), and Simvastatin (10 mg). During this period of about 1 year, I have suffered increasingly from gastric pains located at the base of the sternum. The pain comes on between 3 and 4 a.m., despite taking Lansoprazole, which confers protection for only about 3 hours. I suspected the Ramipril as the cause of the acid flush in the early hours. Have tried stopping the Ramipril. Result: gastric pains gone, but blood pressure uncomfortably high! Not even taking Lansoprazole."

• 100...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 19, 2017

"Interestingly, my high blood pressure was discovered during my regular blood donations. The intake staff recommended that I consult my doctor. My doctor prescribed 2.5 mg ramipril (brand name: Tritace) once daily. I have been taking it religiously for 5 years now. Blood pressure is good. No side effects. The donation center now says that my blood can only be used for adults, not children."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

"I was really apprehensive about starting ramipril, but it has been fine so far. My BP has come down immediately, and I feel better. Within 20 minutes of taking the first pill, I unexpectedly felt a brief moment of a feeling of calm. I am fortunate to so far not have gotten the cough side effect. I get a very mild headache in the day sometimes, which I can live with, and I hope that will go away in time. I am only on a 1.25 mg dose at this point. I’ll check my bloods and BP in a couple of weeks. Overall, a week in - I feel glad I am taking this medication because my BP is now in the normal range."

• Luk...
• October 15, 2016

"Been on ramipril for the past 8 months and also taking felodipine. Before medication, my blood average BP was 160/80, now it's 110/50. I'm not having any side effects either. Took about 1 week for it to become effective."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2020

"I was on 1.25 mg, but this made no difference to my BP. Now on 2.5 mg, and BP is down to 145/96, which is better than 169/130. I do feel better but suspect that BP could do with coming down a little further. I am only 42, do not drink or smoke, and am not overweight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2024

"After a few weeks, heart racing and dizziness started getting below normal, even after a low dose felt ill. Hospital recommended stopping taking it as my anxiety and heart rate are unbelievable. Hoping I can get it down now myself, gym from now on. Don't rate these meds."

• Ski...
• October 23, 2016

"58 yr old male, good health other than BP...seems to run in one side of my family. Tried everything from diet, exercise, alternative meds, supplements, meditation. All helped a little but not enough. 140/90 (morning) to 160/100 (evening) readings before 2.5 mg Ramipril per day. Within days, readings dropped by about 15 points across the board. I was taking 5 mg of lisinopril for a month, but Doc changed med due to the many side effects and less effectiveness to lower BP. I have very few side effects from Ramipril vs. lisinopril. The cough, dry throat, and chest phlegm thing is still present but more tolerable. An additional change has been the more diuretic effect of Ramipril on me, which may be resulting in the lower readings overall."

• guy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2019

"I was prescribed Ramipril 2.50 mg to bring my BP down, which was spiking between 145/90 and 155/85. I found the usual headaches, dizziness, and tiredness during the first few weeks. Those symptoms never really went away. I think I just was able to manage them better as time went on. My BP did drop to around 120/80, though. But I have recently found the dizziness started to affect me a bit more, especially walking in busy shops. I've gone to the GP to ask for a lower dosage of 1.25 mg. I've only been on it for 3 days. My BP has gone up slightly to around 125/80. But I shall monitor that over the next few weeks. I've also noticed the 1.25 mg has given me a slightly drier throat. Not sure if it has to do with the coating of the capsule as the medicine should be the same as before. If BP goes up anymore and dizziness is the same, I shall go back to the usual 2.50 mg dosage, I will have just got to live with it."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

"Took 2.5 Ramipril for high blood pressure. My side effects: itching. Looked up ingredients, saw there was yellow ochre in them, changed to 5 mg, which has red ochre in them, no problem. As I am allergic to spring flowering bulbs, I’m thinking the yellow ochre has something to do with this, making me itch. Could be wrong, but not itching with the 5 mg."

• Phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2021

"My lipidologist prescribed Ramipril 10 mg 2x/day beginning on 4.15.21 to begin treating my elevated BP 140's - 160+. He warned of a potential coughing side effect, as this med belongs to the ACE category of artery 'relaxers.' My coughing and throat tightening type spasms, like a hot flash, began immediately and kept me waking up at night. He said it was the best for preventing a stroke, so I tried it over 40 days, with minimal lower results, although I did see a few 120's, which was encouraging. I could no longer continue this med due to excessive side effects, which are starting to diminish now that I have stopped Ramipril. My MD switched me to Telmisartan (Micardis), which is in the ARB category of artery meds and typically does not have the coughing side effect. He has added a water pill, so I am beginning to get more consistent lower readings and no apparent side effects 'YET'?"

• Ann...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 27, 2022

"I have been on it for 10 years. I have the cough, very tired, keep falling asleep, and reduced appetite. Also, achy joints (that could be age related). Today I forgot to take it and felt a lot better, with no cough or falling asleep. I am on 2.5 mg."

• She...
• April 28, 2017

"Have just started ramipril 2.5 mg. It is the second day and felt extremely tired last night, otherwise, okay. My BP had been steadily climbing up to 155/99. I had been on amlodipine last year for about 6 weeks, which lowered my BP to a normal 128/68. However, my left leg started to break out in a large itchy rash, and the only thing different was taking amlodipine-so I stopped. Now I am on steroid cream for the rash, but still bits are there after 6 months. When reading side effects, I see it is a rare side effect of the amlodipine. So I will see how I cope with ramipril when I have been on it a while."

• Min...
• February 25, 2017

"38 age. BMI of 23. High BP 153/90 average based on a day 24-hour reading. Started Ramipril 5 mg. After 5 weeks, no side effects. Will get tested if my kidneys take it well in a week via blood test, says my GP. Last reading says 103/77, but was higher average 120/80 (home measure sitting). I also take hibiscus tea and arugula, which are very helpful. I believe this helped as well to bring my BP down."

• Rob...
• July 3, 2021

"It takes 3-5 hours before it starts working, and it does not work for 24 hours as stated. I would say 10 mg will lose its effect 18 hours later. Also, it depletes zinc from your body (important for the immune system), use iron supplements, B-complex, and D3 vitamins, they help with the cough caused by ramipril. Usual BP med side effects: tiredness/fatigue, so I use it in the evening. On the other hand, ramipril is still much more effective for me than horrible amlodipine or useless propranolol. I don't even mention pathetic dehydrating, gastro-damaging diuretics..."

• Lit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

"Have just started Ramipril 10 mg daily this week. While I do endure a mild, annoying headache, I have been able to feel free breathing. I appreciate the many comments posted, they have been informative and consoling. To the gentleman who lost his wife, my sincerest condolences. Thank you for the warning, I hope research is forthcoming to prevent such a tragedy from happening again."

• Cod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2021

"I have been on Ramipril 2.5 mg for four weeks now, and BP has dropped from an average of 140/90 to 121/82, so slightly above normal. I had an aching back for the first two weeks, but that settled. Today, after four weeks, I have a slight headache but suspect that is the cold weather rather than the tablets. I am taking mine at night, as I read this was better to avoid the early morning increase in BP and also so if there was dizziness, I'd be asleep, so would be okay. Not due back to the doctor for another two months, so will continue monitoring and will call him if things change before then. Fingers crossed this will continue to be okay for me."

• MAW...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2022

"I am 78 years old and was put on ramipril for high blood pressure, starting off on 2.5, and then, as my blood pressure did not improve, it was gradually increased to 10 mg. After each increase in medication, I had a blood test, and as I can view my results online, I noticed that my liver count was gradually increasing from 17 to eventually being 58! I commented to the doctor about this and was told it didn't affect the liver. I am not on ramipril anymore and have had bloods taken again, and my liver count has gone back to 18."

• Mum...
• January 13, 2016

"I've been on ramipril for a year now. Had a headache for 2 weeks, went to see the nurse. Said I had high BP, was put on 2.5 mg. All was good for 3 months when the dreaded headache returned for 2 weeks. Was put up to 5 mg and just before Christmas, again headaches returned. I'm now on 10 mg and my BP the other day was still 167/102, which for 30 years old is high. I'm being monitored, but I am on a course of steroids for eczema, so could be that why it hasn't lowered, but the ramipril is great. Had no side effects at all."

• suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

"Blood pressure picked up after attending the minor injury unit for something unrelated. The first drug made me dizzy, so I was prescribed ramipril 2.5 mg. After 2 days, I felt like someone was sitting on my chest, BP still high, anxiety, and generally feeling crap. I went in feeling fine just for a check-up after a minor accident at work and was medicated ill. Stopped and seeing the doctor."