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bobolups
bobolups

I had a heart attack in December 2017 and was prescribed Ramipril

1.5 mg once a day.

Although I was advised by the Cardiologist to increase the dosage gradually I was very reluctant to do so due to side affects.

I finally agreed to increase two weeks ago to 3 mg and now I am plagued with dizziness.

My day to day living has been affected and currently I feel worse than when I had my heart attack.

Interestingly I have never had high blood pressure but was told that the Ramipril will reshape my heart following the heart attack.

Has any one had a similar experience?

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  • Mo1953
    Mo1953 bobolups

    Posted

    It is not at all uncommon for the side effects of a drug to be at least as bad as the problem it is trying to resolve.  If you are getting dizzy it is very possible that your BP is getting too low, which is also dangerous as you could fall and injur yourself.  I’d reduce your dose and book an appointment with your doctor to ask if you could now stop this medication.  Buy yourself a BP monitor and monitor your BP for a couple of weeks, then you will see for certain if your BP is too low.
  • peter76896
    peter76896 bobolups

    Posted

    Hi,  I haven't had a heart attack but have been on Ramipril 10 mg for years I have intermittent dizzy spells, mercifully not often.  I read recently that they've discovered, As a side effect, Ramipril reduces inflammation n the arteries, and inflammation is one of the main causes of heart attacks. I've weighed up the pros and cons of staying on Ramipril and decided I'd rather put up with the dizzy spells than the alternative.

    Best wishes with your recovery.  Regards, Peter

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