Side effects

[Puppy23]

Morning. Hope you are all ok. I was wondering if any one can advice, I was diagnosed with LVH 2 wk ago and last week Automatic neuropathy last wk! As my blood pressure will not rise any higher than 96/49. I went too the Dr who was a locum for the day who has told me to stop the ramipril! Which I have but I feel bloody awful. Anyone had to do this before? I tried contacting the consultant who originally gave me the diagnosis but she's on holiday. Thank you x

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I have certainly read members having to stop this medication before even though when they did if it made them feel awful but I hope those that have will see your post so they can tell you

You could give the BHF Nurses a ring tomorrow when they are there they are very good with giving advice I will put their contact number on

I hope you manage to get the answer you need and will let us know how you get on x

Heart Helpline team on 0300 330 3311 Mon-Fri 9-5pm

[Puppy23 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thank you so much for your reply. I will do it first thing and update ASAP xxx

[BeKind28- in reply to Puppy23]

x

[Blackknight57]

i was taken off ramipril and put on entresto. You need 48 hours ish for the ramipril to get out of your system.

[Puppy23 in reply to Blackknight57]

I haven't been put on anything else! Waiting for a cardio nurse to get back to me.x

[SAMARJIT]

Ramipril can also be given for raised blood pressure but is a standard and useful medication for heart muscle dysfunction. The doses that are prescribed for ramipril vary over quite a large range-usually 1.25mg per day and 10mg per day. Hence the after effects of stopping will vary on the dose used and the duration you have been taking it for. I think the best course of action is to contact your GP again- who will know your exact doses and the indications it was prescribed for and he can check your BP standing and sitting. Regards. Best Wishes.

[Heartinthehills]

I changed from Ramipril to Losartan after 9 years of taking Ramipril with LVSD Heart Failure. I started to have regular Angioedema reactions (swelling of face and tongue) which were attributed to the Ramipril though not proven. My consultant then stopped the Losartan after six months as I also had side effects related to this. I was a bit uneasy about having neither treatment after successfully living with Ramipril for so long but have had no issues for about 5 months. My blood pressure which was also low and previously around 100/60 has gone up a bit to 110/70.

[Puppy23]

Thanks. I will contact GP to see if he can get me in with cardio team ASAP as there is an 3mth waiting list!x