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Ramipril - Excessive skin irritation

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Is anyone experiencing significant skin irritation - constant itching?

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  • Radio-Ham
    Radio-Ham

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    sad I was on Ramipril for 3 weeks during which time I started to get severe skin irritation as well as other disastrous side effects. 8 weeks after stopping the Ramipril the itching is only now starting to abate, after further prescription cream to reduce it. The Ramipril was supposed to improve the pumping action of my heart. It did the exact opposite. Hills that I could walk up with no problem, before taking the Ramipril, I had great difficulty while on the Rampril. Back to normal after stopping it.
  • Guest
    Guest

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    I am getting similar side effects. Eczema on my shins and ankles, and itching. I have been on Ramipril for a year (as well as amlodipine), and it's not getting better, but it's not so bad I can't live with it. I just use lots of E45.
  • Guest
    Guest

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    [quote:d6fe039f00=\"Les North\"]I am getting similar side effects. Eczema on my shins and ankles, and itching. I have been on Ramipril for a year (as well as amlodipine), and it's not getting better, but it's not so bad I can't live with it. I just use lots of E45.[/quote:d6fe039f00]

    Yes, also getting a fair amount of itching around lower legs and buttocks.

    Seemed to increase as dosage increased. Annoying but in good cause since have had 2 stents inserted.

  • twopan
    twopan

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    I started taking ramipril 10mg about 7 years ago. At first no side effects. Then a dry cough developed, especially at night. This year, after a bout of flu and pneumonia, I started to develop constant sore throats and congestion. Anti histamines don't seem to touch it. An ENT specialist said it was a side effect of Ramipril. NOW, in the last week, I have just developed skin itching, mostly on the back and shins. I was a bit worried it might have been a liver problem, but the posts here strongly suggest its yet another Ramipril issue. Has anyone else had experience of developing these side effects after taking the drug for some time? Thanks.
    • Jeanot12
      Jeanot12 twopan

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      I started Ramipril 9 years ago and it worked fine until about 5 months ago. Started developing terrible eczema on legs, ankles and feet, and now it has  spread to my back.  Haven't been able to sleep more than 1-2 hours a night. Have seen a dermatologist and immunologist and they both ascribe the condition to Ramipril and it was confirmed by a biopsy. Have stopped the med a few days ago and still waiting for my cardiologist to prescribe a replacement.

       

    • Jeanot12
      Jeanot12 twopan

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      Hey Twopan - my dermatologist and allergist both say the cause of my eczema is the Rampiril. And my cardiologist ( and his covering cardiologist) both say the dermatologist and allergist are crazy - that there is no correlation between Rampiril and eczema!!!

      great - and what's a patient to do?  Anyway, stopped the R a few days ago a let's see what happens.

      i also begged  for a 5- day script for Prednisone, just to give me a few days sleep. It's been more than 3 months this since I slept more thn3 hours strait. I'm ready to shoot myself!!, ( Figuratively speaking  -  please don't call 911 :-)

       

    • Antidote
      Antidote Jeanot12

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      Ok so I am 8 years on from this post. I was on Ramipiril 2.5mg for around 3 months and reduced as I was doing too well to 1.25mg. Had a stressful event and THEN started itching just the face and around the lips stinging and eyes etc. I thought it was eczema reaction and it was. I thought it was stress triggered but after predisolone dose for 2 days, it returned and again. By now, my stress had subsided but the swelling under eyes was causing discomfort. No hives by now just itching. Face looks misshapen. I ve taken Ramipiril for 5 months and doc said STOP. I had childhood eczema on legs, never an itch on face. Suddenly here I am. So it could be that Ramipiril creates a tendency to eczema which is then triggered by an event. Sigh.

  • Ann1920
    Ann1920 Guest

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    Yes I have just come of this drug, I had a terrible rash on my groin, and my back, and was scratching all the time, now off this 10 days and it's now easing, also ankles badly swollen and a dreadful cough, my eyes were streaming  day and night
    • Jeanot12
      Jeanot12 Ann1920

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      Had all those symptoms except the cough. The lack of sleep was perhaps the worst part, as insomnia can lead to so many other emotional and physical complications. Sounds like you made the right choice to get off the R immediately. Did your doc provide a substitute medication, as that will be my next challenge to the narcissistic docs I have to deal with! Good luck to both of us and continue to get well!
    • Antidote
      Antidote Ann1920

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      Oh I forgot to mention the streaming eyes. I also had a bad cough at night and then that left. But everytime I clear my throat I have a little congestion. Its just the streaming eyes, doc said I don't look anything like a stress flare. This is Ramipiril. The NHS does not even mention this. For people who have a potential tendency to eczema it could spell disaster!

  • Ann1920
    Ann1920 Guest

    Posted

    No, I did say I didn't want a substitute, I am already taking Bendroflumethiazide, & Cardicor, change my lifestyle a bit, regular small healthy meals, walking a bit more instead of the car, and taking up hobbies that I enjoy, get well soon
  • teresa25038
    teresa25038 Guest

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    Hello I was on ramipril for 18 months just came off as my blood pressure was all time low at 101/70 so feeling dizzy and had really bad skin rashes on hands and very inflamed . Headaches and tummy pain but now I have to keep check on my blood pressure . At 54 years old and cycle and walk a lot not really sure why I on blood pressure tab also hyperthyroidism
  • paola99627
    paola99627 Guest

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    Hi I've been experiencing itchy arms and legs ( hives) I feel a prickly itch and then if I scratch my skin goes really red. Is that the same itchiness that you had?

  • aj42436
    aj42436 Guest

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    I am sooo itchy ... that is why I am up at midnite typing this !  Searching for info on whether the ramapril I am taking is causing this itch.  I am quite puzzled about it because I have been on ramapril for so long I cannot remember specifically how long - over 10 years.  About 5 years ago I developed a nagging cough that went away with steroidal mist.  This year I was talking to a different doctor and he said that cough may have been the ramapril.  Wow, news to me.  Now this itch has been on for about 3 years, starting slowly at my feet and heels, and my back.  Tonight, every orifice seems to itch except my mouth!  And my back, legs, and feet.  I see small red skin splotches on my feet.  Bathing will reduce the severity (I usually just shower) and using lotion.  Going to make a dr. appt asap
    • Terbear53
      Terbear53 aj42436

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      I too have been taking ramipril for a very long time, over 10 years. I have been experiencing the same symptoms like you have experienced. It wasn't until I accidentally forgot my dosage one day that I noticed less itching. Then the next day I would take my ramipril 10mg and the itching would worsen again. My back, between my shoulder blades, itched was so extreme and bothersome. Other areas were my buttocks and around my ankles. My eyes were constantly watering. I also experienced a dry on and off cough. Since weening myself off of the medication I have had great relief. The side effects of this medication are not worth me taking it anymore.

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