I read the reviews here prior to taking Ramipril and almost refused to take it because of the number of negative reviews. Let me say in the one month I have now taken the 2.5mg of Ramipril, I have had absolutly no adverse side effects. Both the upper and lower readings on my BP are down from 12 to 20 points. Perhaps only those with side effects give reviews so I felt compelled to share my posi...
I just would like to know why do i take this drug! My blood pressure is ranging from 135/90 - 147/95.
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ARCELIA | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/31/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I STARTED PAMIPRIL LATE MORNING OF 3/31/09 WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS JUST FINE...AS SOON AS I GOT A CHANCE LATER THAT MORNING TO TAKE MY FIRST PILL I STARTED TO FEEL DIZZY/LIGHT HEADED,THEN I GOT THE "SQUIRTS" THE WORST PART WAS THE LOWER BACK PAIN THAT KICKED IN...I COULDN'T SIT OR STAND UP FROM MY CHAIR,I HARDLY COULD WALK HOME...TOO MUCH PAIN!
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chioto | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/24/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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for this drugs is extremally effective, some times to much. Resulting in drastic reduction of BP that last for a couple of hours and then return to normal high.
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kslater325 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have only been using this medicatio a week. Although it has lowered my BP I have a VERY persistent cough ALL day and ALL night, nighttime is worse. I haven't had a good nights sleep since.
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lauren | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/5/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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not doing a really great job
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patty | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Adry tickly cough
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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easy to take , works 4 me
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swaggett21 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/15/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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i find that my stomach is constantly sore. i have diarhea and nausea. also i seem to be a little depressed.
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annep | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Started on Ramipril 5mg in November 2008. BP within one month was perfect. Now is elevated and dose was doubled to 10mg today by MD.Dry cough can be annoying at times.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Tritace 2.5 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/15/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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So far I don't know I get any result out of it! What does this medicine do?
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permitclerk | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I started taking this medicine after being diagnosed with kidney disease. I have never had high blood pressure (still don't), but the doctor prescribed 2.5 mg. I have to urinate all the time. Several times within and hour and through the night. Does anyone else have this problem. I hope this is what the medicine is intended for. I can't seem to find any information concerning this issue.
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dogtre | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/10/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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In Sept.07 started using Altace 2.5mg, had good control of BP. Caremark switched me to generic 2.5mg in Sept.08 and now BP outside range, Last few days am taking 2 a day, doc don't know it,no results yet. I am calling doc Monday to get an appt. to review this problem. Hopfully it is the change to generic that is my problem.
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Paul Hayes | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/9/2008
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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I started on this drug in July of 2008 (5mg). I got rashes on both arms and legs, but my blood pressure and heart rate were normal (120/70). My doctor increased the dosage. While the rashes had ceased for the most part, my blood pressure is much lower, (usually 100/60) my heart rate has increased. (110 - 120 bpm). I'm seeing the doctor today to get the dose either reduced or switch me to Altace.
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Anonymous |
12/8/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I wanted to see- photo of drug/generic and approved suppliers of medication as fda says u are helping them supply info etc- so is this more smoke and mirrors- this site not very informative
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TRIDIB SARMA | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been using ramipril 5mg since the last six months approximately along with amlodipine 5mg. I was never diagnosed with HBP prior to this.Honestly I rarely fall sick and I was hospitalised for the first time in my life last july at the age of 39.I was diagnosed as suffering from malaria PV.That was the first time I experienced abnormally raised BP. I am continuing with the above referred medications and my BP is under control.Naturally I am happy with the medications. What I want to know now is whether my HBP is primary or a result of secondary factors.Malaria PV is known to affect the adrenal glands.Should I continue with the medications or should I make a review?Read More Read Less
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thomas | 55-64 | Male | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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heart palpations severe
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ramipril | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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No obvious side effects whilst using, blood pressure lowered over 4 or 5 months of use
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
11/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/27/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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feel fine,added benefit caprpil tunnel in right hand GONE.
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