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5 or 6 months ago i was precribed Ramipril 2.5mg for hig...

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5 or 6 months ago i was precribed Ramipril 2.5mg for high blood pressure and my skin has not stopped itching since In places it is red raw and has been leaking a clear fluid. I stopped taking the drug but the side effects have not gone away. I suffer from a skin complaint called icthiosis, my own GP cannot find a cure and the dermatoligist at the hospital thinks that the cause is propably the Ramipril I would like to know how long will it be until my skin reverts to its original dry condition

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  • Guest
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    I have the same problem but it has been now cured by a 5 day course of steroids

    e.g. 40mg Prednisolone with periton to stop the itching

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  • Guest
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    I have just been prescribed this ramipril drug today @2.5 mg increasing to 10 mg over one month. Fortunately, it seems the pharmacy was out of stock, so I have not actually received these drugs. From your experiences, I am not going to take them, no way.

    I am already on so many drugs to reduce blood pressure, I can hardly function BP was over 204/1something at Christmas, now down to 155/something (can never remember the lower figure) but at least it is coming down.

    Obviously, don't want a stroke or heart attack, but neither do I want these side affects, which damage your way of life!

    I am sorry that those who have been prescribed ramipril have suffered, but grateful for you to sharing your experience and at least stopped me from taking this until I have sought further advice.

    Very best wishes to you all.

    Best Regards

    Tony Stimson

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  • a5opy
    a5opy

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    I have been on 2.m but with not bringing my BP down so now put on 5mg still not come down much but i have a terrible dry cough which is making my throat sore so back at docs tomorrow to try and swap the tablets for something else other wise my Mrs is going to divorce me as the cough is driving her mad. I wouldnt mind if my BP was coming down its currently 145/94
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