Ramipril for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

• Way...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2021

"I've been on 2.5 mg for a few days. So far, I've had dizziness, tiredness, and a dry throat, but no cough. The side effects, although annoying at the moment, are easily bearable. I had a prior reading of around 180/110, and a few days in, it's still the same. I read that the drug began working straight away, but I will persevere until my next medical in 3 weeks and see what happens. So for the moment, I've rated it 1 out of 10, as for me, I've not seen a drop in BP and now have additional side effects to contend with."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2025

"Was prescribed this medication at 2.5 mg Ramipril as a daily dose. No side effects other than feeling a great sense of calm and relaxation that I have never had my whole life. I don't snap or shout anymore, and my blood pressure has gone from an average of 157/86 down to 119/72. I feel so good on this medication I can't believe it. Started intermittent fasting and gym 3-4 times a week has possibly helped me too, can cut out crisps, biscuits, chocolate, and cakes from my diet, so lost a stone in my first 4 weeks."

• Nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2025

"I am 72. I was fit and active until Covid. I developed high blood pressure 4 years ago, and my doctor prescribed Amlodipine 5 mgs, it worked well. Sadly, last year I developed side effects: frequent palpitations, chest pain, swollen ankles, and chronic fatigue. My GP stopped them in December 2024. My blood pressure increased to 170/98, and 3 weeks ago, another GP prescribed Ramipril 1.25 mgs once in the morning, it did nothing. Increased again to 5 mgs, then 7.5 mgs. I feel really off color, heavy legs, numbness in my feet, belly ache, nausea, and panicky. It has lowered my blood pressure to an average of 122/66. I will speak to my doctor tomorrow and discuss changing meds, I think for my age my BP is too low, and I just want to feel well again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2017

"Many years on Coversyl plus 4/1.25 mg. BP unvariable at 118/86. However, product changed to 5/1.25 mg, started suffering from diarrhea. Changed to ramipril 5 mg, 4 months ago, mornings. Recent morning BP 135/105, lunchtime 120/90. Evening 135/95. Diarrhea disappeared with change of medication. Amlodipine 5 mg added recently. 4th day, lunchtime reading 115/75, but some side effects being felt. Earlier this morning, prior to ramipril, 120/90. Diastolic BP seems to be my problem. Anyone with some experience there how to manage it with less medication?"

• The...
• October 10, 2015

"I am diabetic following pancreatitis. Ramipril has lowered my blood pressure from around 145/90 to around 135/85 in just a week or so, but as soon as I started taking it, I started having a lot of hypos. I have had to reduce my doses of Levemir from 18 units twice a day to 12 units twice a day. No other side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 29, 2021

Ramipril "I have taken Altace along with a diuretic for about 20 years, and the problem was it lowered my blood pressure too much that my doctor had me take it only 3 times a week. Other than that, I have no side effects."

• Kev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2022

"Went to the doctor with ear ache and tinnitus, came out with high blood pressure 220 and vertigo. Been on tablets almost 3 weeks, 2.5g, also given up Coca-Cola, 2 bottles a day, no salt, 8 hours sleep, not 3 hrs a day. Also cut down on alcohol. Tinnitus is still here, but BP has gone down slightly, 158 was the last check. No side effects apart from tinnitus getting louder after 2 maybe 3 hours after the tablet. I don't seem to have dizziness or any other symptoms, probably as I smoke bud and I'm used to it (best to be honest). I'm on a 28-day course. I will get back to you all. Feel free to comment."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2021

"I'm 72 and just started taking this. I was very reluctant, as I don't like taking any medication and am very wary of all medications. However, I took it, and it works fine for me. I don't have any side effects. I already have a bit of a cough from asthma, and it doesn't seem to be getting any worse. I've only been taking it for a month, and it's working, so I will see how it goes."

• Koc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2020

"I used to take ramipril capsules made by Bristol for 3 months, never had a broken capsule. Since the chemist changed my capsules to ramipril capsules made by Brown & Burk 3 months ago, I have had 3 broken capsules so far. This happens when I pop it out of the bubble, and I end up with powder all over my hand. It happened with 2.5 mg and 5 mg as well."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2023

"I started ramipril on 2.5 mg a day when my blood pressure was still high, so they put me on 7.5 mg daily. I had a blood pressure reading done, and yes, it's still showing 160/98. I have been on them for a month. Does anyone know why it's still up?"

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

"I've been taking 7.5 mg ramipril for about 6 months. I found that it worked when I took my BP at home in the morning, going from 160/120 down to 109/80 - 125/85. But since I have gone back to sea, it's up again to 160/110. I have a month left at sea, I'm a little worried as I know people who are older and a lot less healthy than me on a lower dose. It makes me worried, job in the balance. I haven't had any side effects so far."

• Pau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2025

"I've been on ramipril tablets for about 6 months now. I feel awful on them. Coughing really bad. Headaches, tightness in my head and ears. Feel not myself at all on them. Pains in my stomach and anxious all the time. Need to come off them, but scared."

• Dor...
• May 1, 2017

"I am so tired of being too tired, and I think it may be the medication. I feel so much better, full of energy on the days that I forget to take ramipril."

• fro...
• April 1, 2008

Ramipril "I have used Altace for 5 years now and have found it does have an effect on having or keeping an erection, but my blood pressure pretty much stays at 130/80."

• jim...
• December 15, 2009

Ramipril "I have used Altace for more than 5 years with excellent results and no side effects."

• cra...
• November 18, 2015

"BP was 170/100... after just a couple of days, it was 130/80... no side effects... real lifesaver."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2017

"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."

• lad...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 8, 2020

"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."

• Mys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2016

"Helped bring down high blood pressure in a short time on a maintenance dose of 1.25 mg, but caused unbelievable itch."

• Dol...
• October 23, 2016

Ramipril "The only side effect is the cough, other than that, I tolerate it perfectly with no other side effects."

• div...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2015

"It did reduce my blood pressure, but it made me itch."

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2022

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

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2022

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

• Joj...
• January 10, 2021

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

• Loo...
• June 1, 2016

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