Anyone take Ramipril blood pressure med?

[Shann07]

Just been prescribed Ramipril for high blood pressure. I hate starting yet another medication to add to a very long list. Does this med cause weight gain - really trying hard with my weight loss journey and Ive read online that blood pressure meds can cause weight gain.

[Lizzo32]

Ramipril does not lead to/cause weight gain!

Weight gain is not listed as a side effect!

Have a read:

nhs.uk/medicines/ramipril/

[RJB2012]

No side effects for me at all.

[grumpyold]

I've been on it for 9 years and have managed to actually lose weight. It can be oto toxic though. My hearing has deteriorated and I was told by GP that I now have eustachian tube dysfunction.

(Still struggling for Lupus diagnosis).

[Brackensmum]

Hi, I've been on Ramipril for over a year and taken it while on steroids and hydroxychloriquine and haven't had any weight gain. In fact over the last 12 months I have lost 14 kg!

[Shann07 in reply to Brackensmum]

Fab 👏👏 well done you! That’s great reassurance. Im really peeved having to start BP meds I always thought I just had ‘white coat syndrome’ but my nurse wants me to start the meds, honestly its one thing after another.

[Brackensmum in reply to Shann07]

I was exactly the same, thought I had white coat syndrome! If your blood pressure is high though it's the safest thing to do. High BP is the silent killer !

[Jerg]

I don’t know about this medication never used before

[Lizzo32]

Understand that Ramipril is a class of drug known as an ACE INHIBITOR [ angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor] which dilates blood vessels and therefore reduces blood pressure.

Have a look at others:

heartandstroke.ca/heart-dis...