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What Are The Side Effects Of Ramipril?
Question: I have low blood pressure (88/55) and I accidentally took my husbands ramipril. Should I worry?
Brief Answer:
increase fluid and salt intake
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The main concerning side effect would be a further reduction in your blood pressure.
You can try to counteract this by increasing your fluid and salt intake today.
Salt increases blood pressure by encouraging the body to retain more fluid. By doing this and also increasing the fluids that you use orally (once you have no reason that you cannot use increased fluids eg heart failure, kidney failure) , you should be able to increase and maintain a good blood pressure
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
increase fluid and salt intake
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The main concerning side effect would be a further reduction in your blood pressure.
You can try to counteract this by increasing your fluid and salt intake today.
Salt increases blood pressure by encouraging the body to retain more fluid. By doing this and also increasing the fluids that you use orally (once you have no reason that you cannot use increased fluids eg heart failure, kidney failure) , you should be able to increase and maintain a good blood pressure
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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