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Is It Safe To Take Ramipril For High BP?

i have been feeling unwell for a long time ,i have been taking 10mg of ramipril for 5 years for high BP i have not been able to do my job properly and i have had to see the nurse at work who stated that i should never of been put on ramipril,due to raynauds operation, i am a male ,5ft 10inch, the symtoms i have are pains in my shoulder and feet, feeling sick shortness of breath, i have had a few chest infections too, what do you think
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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it's one of best drugs for high blood pressure. however it has got certain sideeffecys like can cause Chronic cough or increase the potassium level. so if potassium is under controlled then not a issue.
as you are taking it since long time then probably you have tolerated it well and you can safely continue it. your symptoms probably not related to drug
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Is It Safe To Take Ramipril For High BP?

it s one of best drugs for high blood pressure. however it has got certain sideeffecys like can cause Chronic cough or increase the potassium level. so if potassium is under controlled then not a issue. as you are taking it since long time then probably you have tolerated it well and you can safely continue it. your symptoms probably not related to drug