Ramipril Dosage

[gsw5700]

I'm on 5mg ramipril / day. My BP is normally approx 120/75 (heart rate mid 50s) so my doctor has recommended I stay at 5mg and not increase it.

I know doctors normally try and get you up to 10mg/day as long as you can tolerate it.

Does this sound reasonable?

Thanks

[Bingo88]

Hello gsw5700. Your heart rate from what I was told to work on is just fine. I was always told 120 to 140 over 60 to 80. So yours sounds great But I am not a Doctor If he is happy leaving you on 5mg. Alls better for you Providing your ok on them I took them for about 12 yrs. Take care Check with the doc if needed Brian

[Doggie123-UK]

I agree with Bingo88, your blood pressure is well within acceptable limits, I am also on 5mg ramipril and have been for 2 years, my bp when I have it taken at gp's is normally about 130/80 with the ramipril

[shopman]

I have to agree with the others. If unconvinced then seek the opinion of your cardiologist. Being on the maximum dose is not tolerated by everyone.

[gsw5700]

Thanks all.

Spoke to the cardiology nurse today who is very good. She is going to inform the doctor that I still need to get as close to 10mg as I can whilst tolerating the dosage as there are other benefits, basically meaning your heart doesn't have to work so hard.

Seeing cardiologist on Thursday so will get his opinion.

[Lincoln410]

Hi I am on 5mg also with similar stats. I seemed intolerant to higher dose as it made me feel ill when increased.