Swollen/stiff achilles on ramipril?

[Louisemk]

Hi all, first post here, I'm 31 and was diagnosed with hypertension a couple of months ago and have been on ramipril 5mg while they try and work out what is wrong or causing it (if anything). The last month or so I have had horrible stiff and sore achilles, sore to touch and slightly swollen, when I wake in the morning and try to walk it is so painful and I feel like I am about 75! the pain eases into the day but it hurts when I get up from my desk. I have just switched from Ramipril to Tildiem this weekend (as they need to test my kidney hormones) so I will monitor it to see if it changes. Do you think this is a side effect of the meds or another problem? I've not over exercised and it seems strange it is in both backs of ankles?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor. The most common side effect of them is a tickley cough. I have not see problems with the Achilles tendon or similar problems documented. At a similar age to you I got tendonitis in both knees out of the blue for no apparent reason. It took some months to fully clear. If worried see your GP.

I note you are having kidney tests. BP medication is particularly important as hypertension may damage the kidneys. Good luck!