What is Ramipril?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RamiprilBrand:
Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used alone or in combination with diuretics for hypertension and to reduce risk of heart attack an stroke in high risk patients. It may also be used for heart failure and to reduce heart problems in diabetics with hypertension.
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How do members experience Ramipril?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 329 | 90 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 103 | 51 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 52 | 0 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 13 | 0 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry cough | 7 | |
| Blurry vision | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Persistent cough | 2 | |
| Sedation | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 70 |
Member evaluations
Yuman
evaluated on Dec 16, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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