Common Ramipril Side Effects for High Blood Pressure
Ramipril has been studied extensively in clinical trials for people with
high blood pressure. In these studies, side effects are always documented. The most common ramipril side effects observed (occurring in more than 1 percent of people with high
blood pressure) were:
- Headache (in 5.4 percent of people)
- Dizziness and fatigue (in 2.2 percent of people)
- Body weakness, or asthenia (in 2 percent of people)
- Cough (in up to 12 percent of people).
If ramipril side effects do occur, most people do not need to stop taking their prescription. In previous research studies, only up to 4 percent of people stopped taking ramipril because of side effects. The most common reasons for discontinuing the drug were dizziness,
impotence (
erectile dysfunction or
ED), and a cough.
Common Ramipril Side Effects for Heart Failure
Ramipril has been studied extensively in clinical trials for people with
congestive heart failure. The most common ramipril side effects observed (occurring in more than 1 percent of people with
heart failure following a recent
heart attack) were:
- Extremely low blood pressure
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Fainting (syncope)
- Vomiting
- A spinning sensation (vertigo).
Rare Ramipril Side Effects
There are other possible ramipril side effects that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. It is difficult to tell whether these side effects are caused by the medication itself or something else.
Some of these rare side effects of ramipril include but are not limited to:
- Allergic reactions
- Swelling under the skin (angioedema)
- Hepatitis
- Yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Constipation
- Depression
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Arthritis
- Muscle tenderness or pain (myalgia).