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  1. I had been on Atenolol for 2 years when suddenly my GP c...

    I had been on Atenolol for 2 years when suddenly my GP changed me to Ramipril,she said Ramipril was more suitable for someone of my age (52)Within a couple of weeks ....

  2. I have been on diuretics for three years for moderately ...

    I have been on diuretics for three years for moderately high bp.I have my own monitor and on recent readings i noticed my bp was a little higher than usual 140+/90+.I ....

  3. My Mother inlaw is 76 years old she was taken into hospi...

    My Mother inlaw is 76 years old she was taken into hospital last march and was but on ramipril for her high blood pressure and diabetis. since being put on ramipril ....

  4. I used Ramipril for about 6 months. I developed a cough...

    I used Ramipril for about 6 months. I developed a cough which became very chesty, painful and debilitating. I stopped taking Ramipril on the Doctors instructions ....

  5. Been on Ramipril since January when I had angioplasty. I...

    Been on Ramipril since January when I had angioplasty. Initially had a cough which gradually diminished. However, during the past 3 weeks I have developed a very ....

  6. Forgot to add in my previous comment re Ramipril that it...

    Forgot to add in my previous comment re Ramipril that it did do what it says on the packet - control BP. I'm 59 and the BP is an average of c.120/73.

    Norm

    [i:8369d28fa1]This ....

  7. My GP has changed my Ramipril to the capsuled alternativ...

    My GP has changed my Ramipril to the capsuled alternative which I understand from comments is 10% cheaper.This was 2 weeks ago just as I went on holiday.After 2/3 ....

  8. I started rampipril in november 2005 and my average dail...

    I started rampipril in november 2005 and my average daily BP was still 150/100 !! They then put me on amlodipine as well and things seem to be settling down and ....

  9. Hello I have just been put on Ramipril. I am a bit conc...

    Hello

    I have just been put on Ramipril. I am a bit concerned as my blood pressure is usually very low and it wasn't taken by my GP at the time of prescribing. ....

  10. I have recently been 'transferred' to Ramipril instead o...

    I have recently been 'transferred' to Ramipril instead of beta blockers. I have used ramipril for almost a month on its own and have not felt at all well during ....

  11. My mother was prescribed Ramipril for high blood pressur...

    My mother was prescribed Ramipril for high blood pressure. After taking it for some months, she woke up one night to find her tongue, mouth and throat swollen, ....

  12. this drug has caused me to have bad chest pains that hav...

    this drug has caused me to have bad chest pains that have put me in hospital overnight:ill:

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  13. Don't believe what your GP said - on the list of side ef...

    Don't believe what your GP said - on the list of side effects included with Ramipril it says - nervousness and restlessness.

    I took 50mg Atenolol for 2 years, then ....

  14. I'm 31 and have just been put on Ramipril for high BP. ...

    I'm 31 and have just been put on Ramipril for high BP. It's been consistly around 150/100 for a few months now. Does anybody know why once you're on this type ....

  15. I too have also been on Ramipril for elevated blood pres...

    I too have also been on Ramipril for elevated blood pressure, although my doctor originally prescribed Atenolol, to which he later added the Ramipril and increased ....

  16. The blood pressure has been controlled for a few years n...

    The blood pressure has been controlled for a few years now by 100mg Atenolol and 2.5mg bendroflumethiazide daily. Until 3 weeks ago I was trolling along on this ....

  17. Hi Can anyone help? I was started on Ramapril four mont...

    Hi

    Can anyone help? I was started on Ramapril four months ago and a couple of weeks after developed a cough. This has seemed to get worse, and my GP has stopped ....

  18. been down same road antenolol slowly reduced and then su...

    been down same road antenolol slowly reduced and then substituted by ramapril started on 2.5 now been upped to 5. Understand your sentiments I also felt fine before ....

  19. I have had the same problem with coughing, several times...

    I have had the same problem with coughing, several times a day, and sometimes [not every time]the choking, because you cannot stop coughing and you are frightened ....

  20. My 84 year old mother was on a daily dose of 30mg Coract...

    My 84 year old mother was on a daily dose of 30mg CoractenXl,2.5mg Bendroflumethiazide and 25mg Antenolol. Following a recent blood test the doctor became concerned ....

  21. I've been on Ramipril for 3 months for high blood pressu...

    I've been on Ramipril for 3 months for high blood pressure 164/83 no of the side effects mentioned but my wife has mentioned and acrid smell which seems to be from ....

  22. Until recently my raised BP was under control using doxo...

    Until recently my raised BP was under control using doxozosin 4 mg. Under new NHS guidelines I am now classified as having moderate Chronic Kidney Disease. This ....

  23. Hi I have been on 10 mgs of Ramapril for about two year...

    Hi

    I have been on 10 mgs of Ramapril for about two years. For the past few months I have had terrible pain in my thumb joints and in my knees shoulders and neck. ....

  24. Just take my first Ramipril. Then I found this site - oh...

    Just take my first Ramipril. Then I found this site - oh my Lord, what have I done?

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  25. Was given the Titration Pack (7x Ramapril 2.5mg, 21x Ram...

    Was given the Titration Pack (7x Ramapril 2.5mg, 21x Ramapril 5mg,7x10 Ramapril 10mg) by the heart specialist at the hospital some 4 months ago. I had been sent ....

  26. I too was on this medication until 4 weeks ago. I was ha...

    I too was on this medication until 4 weeks ago. I was happy healthy 61 year old, gardening etc... I then had the most terrible pains in my joints, couldnt walk.. ....

  27. Hi Just had my first Ramipril as aged 43 average BP 150/...

    Hi

    Just had my first Ramipril as aged 43 average BP 150/100, just scrolled thro quite a few comments on here and wondered if anyone has anything positive to say ....

  28. I too have developed a bad cattarh cough and thick throa...

    I too have developed a bad cattarh cough and thick throat

    I was on Atenolol and Amlodipine and some times my ankles were

    a little swollen after sitting in the office ....

  29. I was on attenolol once a day for about 5 years with no ...

    I was on attenolol once a day for about 5 years with no problems. Then I visited the Doctor for an unrelated reason and was told that new government guidelines meant ....

  30. I have been on 100mg of Atenolol for a number of years b...

    I have been on 100mg of Atenolol for a number of years but was told by my GP that I would need to come off this. I have been reducing my Atenolol to 50mg, 25mg and ....

  31. I was on atenolol for around 2 years along with meds for...

    I was on atenolol for around 2 years along with meds for diabetes. I had 3 attacks in 8 hours whilst working in the Falkland islands in January of 2006.

    on my ....

  32. I am 52 year male, thought i was relatively fit until i ...

    I am 52 year male, thought i was relatively fit until i had a heart attack february this yaer. In april i had a stent inserted, my lower artery had collapsed to ....

  33. Had been on 5mg Amlodipine for about 4 years and initial...

    Had been on 5mg Amlodipine for about 4 years and initially had no side effects. For the last 3 years or so have had swelling of tongue and lips, which usually subsides ....

  34. I'm really glad I found this site! I'm been prescribed a...

    I'm really glad I found this site! I'm been prescribed atenelol for a number of years now without any problem and, more recently, ramipril. Itchy and Scratchy doesn't ....

  35. I had a small heart attack in march2006 after which i wa...

    I had a small heart attack in march2006 after which i was put on ramapril amongst other medications.After this i started getting severe pains in my back,legs,shoulders ....

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