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Ramipril 2.5mg

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M.Sheila.G
M.Sheila.G

I have been prescribed Ramipril 2.5mg today after repeated high BP readings over the last eight weeks and an ECG which didn't show any abnormalities. I was advised to take these at bedtime, even to take on the first 3 nights when I am actually IN bed because of the speedy reaction of a drop in BP!!! Should be interesting! I'll keep you posted.

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  • Puddlepoos
    Puddlepoos

    Posted

    Hi, I'm looking forward to you posting again soon to hear how you have done!

    I too have been prescribed 2.5mg after a bp reading of 171 over 111 and was advised for the first two days to take half a tablet at bedtime. I'm now on to one a day and this is my fourth day. I get a terribly light head from time to time but apart from that it seems ok. I have a bp wrist monitor at home and so far the pressure is dropping. Due to see Doc again in 3 weeks and he has said not to be alarmed if he raises the dose to 5mg. I wait to see! :roll:

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    i was told to take it in the morning, felt ill all day, friend suggested take at night, now feeling at least alive
  • Puddlepoos
    Puddlepoos

    Posted

    [size=18:0d59887144][color=green:0d59887144]Hi Jack, just wondered how you are feeling now, and are you still on the ramipril? I had to stop taking it as it made me feel so light-headed. Doctor has put me on 20mg of Olmetec, so far so good smile [/color:0d59887144][/size:0d59887144]
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