ALTACE Reviews (RAMIPRIL)

Average Rating: 2.6 (265 Ratings)

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ALTACE  (RAMIPRIL):  Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.   FDA Approval Date: 1991-01-28 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  High BP First few weeks I did notice to be tired but that eventually went away. Have not noticed any other side effects. For me 5 mg altace taken at night, has really helped me. I do agree with the following person about doctors being to lazy to find the underlying reason for high BP! I do smoke 1 pack a day so the doctor assumes this is the problem with no other testings. I am sure this is not helping my high BP but for being a constrution worker and in good shape I beleive there is another reason. My BP was at average 151 over 91. After taking altace 5 mg, my BP average is 125 over 75 and still feel fine. By the way, I take no other meds. M 55 4 years
12/9/2009
 5  Congestive heart failure Persistent throat itch. Which produced annoying cough. When mentioned this to my cardiologist ( Dr h.t.k.) he said I should take it at bed time. Family Dr ( Dr k.r. ) said itch was due to my sleeping with open mouth, which caused dryness and suggested water sprays or gargles. I am taking the white and red capsule ( 2.5 mg ) Cough started after 3 months of taking the capsules. I fixed the cough problem by splitting the dose: At bed time, I separate the capsule and empty in my mouth the white portion of the capsule. Close the capsule and in the morning I swallow the rest. I anticipate this technique will keep the drug therapeutic levels more uniform. M 65 2 years
11/23/2009
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 2  Elevated BP Insomnia, muscular pain, easily fatiqued, and short term memory loss (worst symptom) Have been on this for over 4 months after having tried a few others with worst symptoms. All BP meds are band aids for underlying conditions that MDs are too lazy or time constricted to investigate. I was always very active and healthy, non-smoker, limited alcohol consumption. Feeling much worse since being on this medication. Going to jump back into aerobics for cardio benefits, and will try alternative therapies and naturopaths! Advise others with debilitating symptoms to do same. FYI, one MD admitted (when asked) that acupuncture does work for some patients - something I learned from RN friend. Research for yourself. Also, COQ10 and fish oils proven great for your heart, add to your regimen for better heart function. F 54
11/19/2009
 5  blood pressure None to my knowledge M 64 3 years
11/9/2009
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 1  Diabetes dry throat, persistent cough, wakes me at night, drank lots of water at night Dr did tell me that Altace (Ramipril) could give me constant dry throat and cough but he said after age of 50 it is preventive if you have diabetes. As my diabetes is under control with diabetes medication, I am planning to stop Altace immediately as I don't want to compromise my quality of life with constant dry throat and cough. I have been taking it for only 2 days so far but after my own experience and reading all comments on this site, I have decided to stop taking it immediately. M 50 2 days
10/24/2009
 2  High Blood Pressure Lightheaded, nausea, diarrhea, slowed heartbeat, headache, dry mouth and throat, increased frequency of dry eyes, frequent urination, cough. I was started on 5 mg, which may have been too much to start with. Also was taking Tiazac 120 mg at the time. I'm disappointed that this drug caused me so many problems. Some symptoms are continuing and it's been a few days since it was discontinued. F 51 5 days
8/31/2009
 3  High BP at 145, 95 The medicine has given me all the side effects that are listed. From tingle in fingers and feet, arm ache, chest pain are the most common ones. The above has sent me to ER a couple times. Started with Altace and had tingle and leg ache. Went away after like 2/3 months. When it seemed the medicine was working started having chest pain and arm aches. BP still fluctuates between 125,85 and 140,92. I want to get on other medicine but all of them have side effects which almost now scares me more than the medicine. M 36 6 months
8/22/2009
 3  Altace 5 mg Started Altace on Monday. Was on Diovan for 3 wks prior very bad side effects. So far, slight chest heaviness, sides ache, waking up middle of the night 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm. Vivid dreams. When sitting have strange chest pains. Out of breath, dizziness when I finally settle down. These side effects are a lot easier to handle than when I was on Diovan. Not sure if chest pains are left over from Diovan. Going to see the Dr. on Friday. This is my 2nd BP med since diagnosed 4 weeks ago. My Huband has been on BP meds for past 5 yrs. No side effects. I hope I can find one that works and let's me be myself. F 32 2 days
8/12/2009
 1  high blood pressure and heart tiredness all day cant sleep very bad cough day and night,headaches,dont lower bp (151/100) confusion at time,bad backaches,dark urine and sign of real bad infection,blurred vision,lack of sleep.my bp is not going down at all,weight gain.decreased interest in sex,my husband is on the same thing and he has the same side effect too,ask of yesterday i quit taking altace,if anyone out there has the same side effect email. F 65 6 months
6/16/2009
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 3  Hypertension Occasional cough, occasional headache, drooling? It's sorta embarrassing and I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced it this side-effect. It's not a lot just a sense of wetness at the corner of my mouth. Was dx'ed 3 years ago as prehypertensive, probably due to this extra 40 I am carrying around. Also like to drink every night, at least 2 beers or a bottle of wine. I hear thats probably forbidden as well. M 53 2 years
6/13/2009
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 1  high blood pressure, CAD was put on altace for HBP CAD week later had pain in my right knee it would swell up every day for 7 years i was on it, My doctor said it might be old age or because Im overweight etc went for physical therapy for 5 weeeks nothing, had x rays and mri's done, then fanily sent to a knee specialist he told me the only thing that can be done is surgery which I refused then last year my cardiologist changed my med to bystolic and a week latter for over a year now never had a problem with my knee again I wasted over a $1000.00 ON THIS KNEE PLUS THE 7 YEARS OF PAIN I HAD FOR NOTHING for now on any pill any doctor gives me and theres any problem that i have and the doctors can't find out why,the pills go in the garbage M 50 7 years
4/30/2009
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 2  high blood pressure Nausea, dry cough, fatigue. Do ALL drugs intended to lower blood pressure have these side effects? I'd like to know before going back to the doctor. F 65 4 weeks
4/29/2009
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 2  high blood pressure Slight cough, choking episodes, severe migraine headaches. I have taken this drug happily for about 10 years. In the first few years it was great ans worked well but then I don't know if my system changed or if the drug changed but I became intolerant. It ended by taking my pill in the am and by lunch time I was in bed with a migraine. I will see what kind of symptoms may go away now having stopped the pill. I'm taking Avapro now and will see if things go better. F 48 10 years
4/21/2009
 3  BP medication After 3 years of using Altace 5mg dozes, I started to get headaches and a dry cough, very severe at night, wakes me up 2 to 3 times, get tired at work. Saw my GP thinking I had the flu or a cold, she immediatly knew that it was Altace related. I stopped taking Altace for past 10 days, dry cough and a scatchy througt is still a problem, hopefully these sumptoms will go away after a month of so. Have contacted my cardiologist 3 days ago, his secretary has not returned my call yet....I think I'll look for a new DR. or get her fired :). Need to seek alternative meds for BP. M 52 3 years
4/6/2009
 3  High BP Overall okay. Does not get BP real down. I am still at 130/90 from 145/95. Maybe I need to take it longer. Leg and muscle tightness or pain. Some tingle in feet. Little bit of dry coughing. Increased bathroom trips in middle of night. Some vision issue but may not be related. M 35 15 days
4/4/2009
 3  HIGH A1C F 47 21 days
3/2/2009
 1  hypertension my late husband had kidney failure and lost his sight because of Altace. It is not kidney sparing as we read or are told - www.the doctorslounge.com - causes kidney failure eating a heart healthy diet which elevates potassium. Also, lowered platelets and increased anemia www.foodmatter,tv - Let food be thy medicine. Learn how to eat for blood pressure and weight control - maybe think about the benefits of a more "raw food diet" - fresh unprocessed foods are how we should be eating and forget the fast and processed food as one of many solutions to control blood pressure and blood glucose levels which can both lead to blindness. M 66 5 years
2/20/2009
 5  High blood pressure None so far My doctor asked me to take 10MG once a day to protect or lower the pressure on kidnies. so far so good M 49 3 years
2/19/2009
 3  hypertension very soon after starting on it, had dry, itchy throat which caused me to cough a lot. I have it every day now, always wake up a few times at night to drink water to try to sooth it. Am getting tired as I do not get a good nights sleep. My BP is regulated well on it though. If it wasn't for this dry itchy throat (and cough related to that), I would stay on this med as it really keeps my BP down. But today my GP started me on a new antihypertensive to see if it keeps my BP down AND takes away the throat/cough problem. F 44 105 days
2/11/2009
 1  congestive heart failure My systolic number has gone up only since starting med; doctor doubled my dosage and systolic continues to climb. I take the generic, Ramipril - maybe this is why I'm getting such strange results. Have never had high BP previously. I also take Carvedilol. M 67 21 days
1/13/2009
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