Ramipril cough

[Blondie1967]

Anybody else experiencing horrendous cough with Ramipril, especially at night ,dr said probably try alternative meds if continues, any advice appreciated

[Lezzers]

The ramipril cough is very well known!! How long have you been taking ramipril and how long does your GP want you to continue to take it before considering an alternative?

[Blondie1967 in reply to Lezzers]

Hi there, Sorry , should have mentioned advice for husband, he was prescribed Ramipril on hospital discharge after his cardiac arrest, but his cough is becoming more aggressive, especially during night , going to speak to gp tomorrow maybe get him swapped to another medication, Candarsartan??

[Lezzers in reply to Blondie1967]

My husband was on lisinopril for bout 15 years & he was switched to candesartan bout 5 years ago because of his coughing. He's recently had the doseage increased and this has really made a difference to his breathing, he does still cough a fair bit but after extensive tests we've been told its a heart cough! He was given furosmide which did help reduce the coughing but he's recently been taken off that due to BP issues.

Apart from the cough I hope your husband is doing OK, did he do an ICD download and contact his ICD clinic?

[Blondie1967 in reply to Lezzers]

Thanks so much for your advice , really appreciate it , hes doing well considering what hes been through, gets a little frustrated from time to time with some of the hurdles , but going to take time , just thankful still here x

[Lezzers in reply to Blondie1967]

My husband had a cardiac arrest 22 years ago due to a massive heart attack. Yep, the hurdles are frustrating for both of you but you'll get there, meanwhile be kind to yourselves its a scary thing to go through

[Blondie1967 in reply to Lezzers]

Wow, bless him , what a soldier , 22 years ago . It is very scary x

[Blondie1967 in reply to Lezzers]

Sorry just caught end of message , download all clear from icd , went to gp , stressed I should have called ambulance, wont hesitate next time . Think probably dramatic bp drop that caused it , but unsure x

[Lezzers in reply to Blondie1967]

Glad to hear his ICD didn't fire. Do you have a blood pressure monitor, if not I'd recommend getting one just to keep an eye on his BP and if it does go a bit low normality drinking water and elevating his legs usually brings it up quite quickly (assuming he's not on any fluid restrictions).

[Blondie1967 in reply to Lezzers]

Yes we have a bp monitor, inherited it from my dear dad , so probably due a upgrade haha , thanks for leg elevation advice , didn't know that

[Pippa1234]

Yes, its a side effect. Get something else

[Harrison4]

Yes a pain can’t take canderstat cough mostly at night really tiring along with hubby snoring

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[GracieOS]

Yes. I had a horrendous cough with Ramipril. Changed drugs and the cough disappeared. I'd definitely recommend a change.

[Hidden in reply to GracieOS]

Me too

[Seconhandlion]

What time of day does your husband take ramipril? I take mine at 9pm every day now and has helped with coughing. I used to take mine in the morning.

[Blondie1967 in reply to Seconhandlion]

Hes been taking it mid afternoon, so maybe start first thing in morning , thanks for your advice

[080311]

Hi, also put on ramipril after surgery developed a cough only way to stop suck a polo! Surgeon changed me onto candarsartan cough stopped.

Hope you can get it sorted,

[Blondie1967 in reply to 080311]

Thankyou

[MissisF]

My husband had the ramipril cough following his HA. It’s very irritating. I think it must be the cheapest because it seems to be the go to drug for everyone at the beginning. He now takes enalapril. There are lots of alternatives so do ask the GP ASAP. Coughing is tiring ...for everyone 🙂

[Blondie1967 in reply to MissisF]

Thanks for advice , it is very tiring , what with his cough and dog snoring , I dont stand a chance 😫

[Howell53]

Yes change

[The_Voice]

It's a common side effect. I was really happy when they took me off of it - the cough cleared up after about a week.

[Hidden]

I was given Ramipril & developed a cough almost immediately, I spoke to my GP and he changed it immediately. I take 4 drugs to control my hypertension but the docs are happy with that.

[Lippylou6]

My husband cardiac arrest was in October and he had cough so bad they changed his meds 3 weeks ago cough has nearly gone so get yours changed hope you feel better soon

[MountainGoat52]

Yes, like others I say get it changed. Ramipril is a first port of call for a GP when prescribing a blook pres sure medication. There are many alternatives. I tried a few, most having side effects, eventually being prescribed Losartan which has been marvellous over the past nine years.

[Blondie1967 in reply to MountainGoat52]

Thankyou , appreciate your advice

[Blondie1967]

Appointment today to change , thanks for your advice

[Craneman]

Yes Ramipril can give a horrible cough and runny nose, I changed to Candestartin and cough went immediately but now my nose runs more.

[Jackofthegym]

Hi

I had bad cough will rampril only after it was increased to full dose. They changed my meds to valastartin (spelling) since then had no problems.

Hope this helps

[Blondie1967 in reply to Jackofthegym]

Thankyou

[Invermill]

Hi, I also had an annoying cough with ramipril then my consultant changed me to Sacubitril/Valsartan one tablet twice daily, cough disappeared.

[45sue]

Cough cleared up within days when changed to Losartan.

[Blondie1967]

Good to know, thankyou

[Pablo317]

Had exactly the same (well known) issue: was moved on to Losartan = problem solved_Pablo 😎⚽️🍷

[Blondie1967 in reply to Pablo317]

Thankyou for your feedback 😊

[Marshmallows123]

Yes I had a horrendous , continual cough. I had to change to Candesartan and all is well now.

[Blondie1967 in reply to Marshmallows123]

Good to know thankyou

[MrsP70]

l had to stop taking it as it caused me a horrendous cough ,there are otherbp meds out there

[bmwted]

Thanks for asking the question ! I have just started taking it and so far I am ok. Funnily enough though the pharmacist rang me last night to ask if I was ok. However your question has prompted me to get my wife to ask our GP whether the cough she constantly has is due to her medication for diabetes.

Best wishes to your husband.

[Blondie1967]

Thankyou so much for your comments, best wishes to you and your wife xxxx

[lettingoffsteam]

I had an annoying night cough when I first started ramipril but only occasional.I do find I cough if I sing too much at church...you know Carol services and the like.I take a water bottle each week which helps.Not nearly as bad as many but a cough is a well known side effect and I know a couple of people who had to change because of it.

[Blondie1967]

Thankyou appreciate your advice :))

[Shaf12]

I've been on ramipril 10mg for years and have often had a dry itchy cough on a night. I only ever use honey to calm the coughing as more medication is not an option for me. Give it a try

[Blondie1967]

Thanks for advice , will give it a go :))