Ramipril dull headaches
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Im a 32 yo male and was admitted to hospital with a blood pressure of 245/150 severe hypertension.
I was given 2.5mg of Ramipril increased by my GP to 5mg as BP still high. BP recorded 3 times a day vary from highest 175/92 to 147/81 lowest.
I felt fine before starting these tablets but when I went back to the doctor and told her that I was getting dull headaches and dizziness she said it was just the side effects. It seems to get easier to deal with each day but tonight I had a headache and checked my BP and it was 134/79 the lowest reading so far.
Basically my worry is that although my blood pressure is coming down with Ramipril 5mg I know that she will want to increase the dosage and then I will feel lousy again.
I suspect the fact that my body has been used to dealing with severe high BP for so long that now its dropping much lower in such a short time that is the reason for my headaches/dizziness, sort of backed up by my lowest reading when having a headache. God knows how I will feel if my BP gets down to a normal level....should I try and avoid increasing the dose until I am used to the level 5mg has me at?
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daniel09846 mark36007
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ElsieBee mark36007
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jane243 mark36007
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You should also tell the pharmacist about the side effects. When I first went on meds the pharmacist was very thorough and asked for feed back and even phoned after a few weeks to see how things were going. Sometime pharmacists have more time than the drs who can be quite dismissive of side effects.
Lifestyle changes however will also help. Cut out salt and sugar, you won't miss either after a week or so, lose weight if you need to, lower your alcohol intake also if you should and it goes without saying don't smoke! On top of all that do sufficient exercise. At least 30 mins brisk walking on at least 5 days a week is good, every day would be better. Don't expect miracles overnight but if yu keep at it your BP should drop somewhat even without meds. You'll certainly feel better.
Fisherman jane243
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I went out for a family birthday meal during the week and had a lovely meal WITH A PINT OF BEER! It was lovely and I enjoyed it more than when I was drinking 3 or 4 times a week.
Have a good weekend.
Fisherman jane243
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I went out for a family birthday meal during the week and had a lovely meal WITH A PINT OF BEER! It was lovely and I enjoyed it more than when I was drinking 3 or 4 times a week.
Have a good weekend.
Fisherman jane243
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I went out for a family birthday meal during the week and had a lovely meal WITH A PINT OF BEER! It was lovely and I enjoyed it more than when I was drinking 3 or 4 times a week.
Have a good weekend.
derek76 mark36007
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How long is that and is it only now being treated? My body is also used to my BP being high and I can always tell from the way I feel when it goes down to what is regarded as normal.
A GP is not the right person to deal with the level of BP that you have. Insist on being referred to a Hypertension Referral Centre to see a proper specialist, not a cardiologist. Google for one near you but they are few and far between.
NICE guidlines say that patients with BP over constantly over 168 should be referred to one. First as you admit you need use will power to change your lifestyle.
Fisherman mark36007
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I have been on 10mgs Ramipril for about 5 years due to my previously high BP. I am also on 10mgs statins.
My father died of a stroke after having a series of mini strokes. My BP, like so many, is partially inherited.
You should not put up with unwelcome side effects. See you GP. Make a daily diary of your BP readings, your weight and how you feel. Show your GP. Take charge of your body as no one will look after it as well as you can.
Now this next bit may not apply to you in which case ignore it. If you are overweight, lose weight. Stop smoking. Stop ALL alcohol for 4 weeks. Tell you why in a minute. Don't eat junk food. Eat veg and fruit. No added salt to food. Reduce coffee and tea to max of either 4 cups per day. Eat beetroot. Add garlic to meals. Exercise for at least 30 mins a day.....to a point where heart rate is raised. Start now. Keep a log. In 4 weeks your BP should be consistenly lower and you can re introduce alcohol as a TREAT. These are lifestyle changes. Harsh at first but you will embrace them because you should see a change for the better.
Good luck. Keep us all posted.
mark36007 Fisherman
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jane243 margaret53068
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I'm sure you're right about us not drinking enough water. I know I should drink more than I do and your comments have prompted me to do so.
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