User Reviews for Altace oral

I HAVE DEVELOPED A COUGH PRETTY SEVERE.

The medication has worked well for me. I have been on it for over 4 years with no side effects.

I do get a slight cough in the morning. But it does not last more then 5 minutes. And a slight indigestion problem through the day time hours.

I had taken altace in the past with no problems and had quit taking it.My Dr put me back on it but when I had the prescripton filled, the pharmacy gave me the generic.The constant coughing is very irritating. I have to assure everyone that I do not have anything contagious but that the cough is the result of my BP med. Could it be that I do not have this side effect with the brand name but do with the generic?

HYPERTENSION

I have been taking this med for a couple of years now. My BP is back to normal again. I never had any side effects from this med which is a relief.

okay

I cough too much..will have to give it up.

I had a constant cough after take of this medicine , I stopped now.

Been on the meds 5 years when I woke up with a swollen lower lip. Had an allergic reaction called Angioedema and was rushed to the ER. Beware this class of medication: ACE inhibitors!!!

I've taken Altace/Ramipril for along time. I have had constant clearing of throat, but now I've picked up a cough w/some phlegm and sinus congestion. Dr. says it's allergy's. Taking 10 mg,am & pm. Tried to come off drug over weekend to see if it stopped my cough, but developed a blotchy red rash on thighs. Added 10 mg back, and rash is about gone. Works great on my bp, hate to stop it.

Persistant dry/tickle cough. Couldn't get any sleep. Became an annoyance to my husband, boss, co-workers & friends.

I am taking Altace to prevent heart attack after being disgnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. During the first 2 months on the medication, I experienced occasional dry cough that didn't bother me. Then I got the flu last year (Nov 08) and since then, my cough after taking Altace daily, has worstened and occurs mostly at night. My PMD advised me to stop the med for 4 days to see if the cough subsided. It did. I started back on the Altace and the cough returned. I use lozenges at night which help only slightly. During the day now I am frequently clearing my throat as if I have post nasal drip which I have never experienced before being on this med. I will ask my cardiologist to reduce my dose to 1.25mg, then see if the symptoms persist. This medication has been a Godsend as far as my cardiomyopathy is concerned, along with Toprol XL, and my pacemaker, I now have more energy, and feel so much better than I have felt in a long time. The cardiac problem was not diagnosed until my Primary physician recommended a consult because my symptoms were thought to be related to MS, which was diagnosed 6 years ago. Probably both conditions existed simultaneously for several years (I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse more than 20years ago). I feel blessed and am ever greatful to all of my physicians because they saved my life. I want to reap the benefits of Ace Inhibitors but if the symptoms persist, I will have to change meds. The cough frightens me because it is spasmotic, so much so that I'm afraid that this causes more problems for my heart. God Bless all of us who are trying to be patient with taking this medication.....NamasteRead More Read Less

erectal disfunction and cold feet, poor circulation

I took Ramipril 10mg.for 7 years following a stroke in 2002. I had a mild stroke in April 2009, but this was almost certainly brought on by a very severe fever with high temperature - casue still unknown.

I'm on it less than 2 wks. - systolic is still high - feeling fatigued. will give it more time, and keep monitoring.

my only complaint is a dry cough especially in the am.