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ramipril vs losartan potassium

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hi everyone hope your all ok

6 weeks ago due to the side effect my GP decide to stop the ramipril

during those 6 weeks i monitor my BP in average a rest day i am 120 / 60

a day with exercise{ 40 km cycling} iam around 100/50

my HB is 58 at rest

now i had a conversation with my GP this morning despite that i am feeling ok my fitness is back as before my HA OCT 18

he want me to try LOSARTAN 50 just to protection after HA

any comment or advice on that

thanks

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Fredders

I was changed from Ramipril to Losartan because of the irritating cough and I’ve had no problems with it.

Wendy

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babarhom in reply to Fredders

Thanks Wendy

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Alison_L

I changed from Ramipril to Candesartan because of side effects of the former, and at least one of those side effects has greatly improved after just 2 weeks.

Ace-Inhibitors and ARBs protect the heart, so if your GP recommends it, then I'd be inclined to try it.

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babarhom in reply to Alison_L

Well as you said I I've a go

Thanks a lot

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45sue

Like Wendy, I was changed from Ramipril to Losartan because of the irritating cough and I’ve had no side effects.

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valezio

My Dr has just changed me to Losartan from Ramipril which had many side effects including cough & blocked nose. I am hoping I will do better on Losartan. Your posts are very reassuring. Good luck babarhom & others xxx

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Bassman65

I was switched last year from ramipril to losartan due to irritating cough, I was on 100mg but recently reduced to 50mg having lost some weight and feeling dizzy with low BP but seem to be pretty stable at around 125/85 hr 68

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Gypangel

Hi

I am new to the site so a novice to replying. I was put on losarton 18 yrs ago After a heart bypass, I find no side effects and lately discovered it protects your kidneys. So Good luck with it

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Gladwyn

I've been on Losartan for about 3 years with no problems at all.

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