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Not. did get a bit of a cough at the start but now I think of it it doesn't seem so bad now. But as I recall the leaflet has a list of possible side affects.
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My Dad has been on Ramipril for a long time and has never complained of a backache. I have just been prescribed them for blood pressure, but only take my second dose tonight, so I can't say from personal experience.
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When I started taking medication, including Ramipril and statins, to deal with high BP I got agonising cramps in my legs for the first time ever.
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Possible Side Effects: Severe stomach or Back Pains as this could be Pancreatitis. However it does state SEVERE not a dull ache as you describe. However your GP is quite rightly being cautious.
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I doubt very much that your backache has anything to do with Ramapril, but do as you doctor has suggested.
Pancreatitis?????????
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I've been taking Ramipril (5mg + 2.5mg) capsules for four years now and I can't say I've noticed any problems.
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I have been taking 10mg Ramipril daily for well over 2 years now and have really bad knees and aching legs which I just put down to possible arthritis or old age! Could you suddenly develop symptoms from medication after taking them for a while?
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No problems
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I've been taking them for several years and have aches and pains which I too, put down to arthritis. Now you've got me wondering. :o/
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I've been on 10mg for nearly eleven years and never had any problems
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Sandy, did your doctor suggest tonic water or quinine tablets for the cramp?
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Ive been on Ramipril for two years as well as Propranalol....have noticed my hair falls out a lot...is there a connection, anybody else found the same??
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There has been a study where it was found that aching muscles etc is a result of taking this medication, and it seems to be worse in the over 60's group.
Is it possible that a combination of medication could also lead to a reaction which causes the pain? I take this with two other blood pressure tablets, and also take painkillers as well.
I am fed up with all the pill-popping and still feeling rotten.
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Mr Alba takes Ramipril as well as other meds but has not mentioned any aches and pains. Loads of other stuff tho.
Go back to your doc and ask him/her to check the levels of meds you are on and to double-check for any contra-indications.
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DaisyNonna, at the time I stupidly never associated the medication with the cramps so didn't mention it to my GP.
I don't get them anymore.
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I've been taking various nitrates, Ramipril, Atorvastatin, Bisoprolol and Amlodopeine for about twelve years now after two heart attacks and a dodgy CABG operation. About a year ago I started having achy muscles and a severe lower back pain problem - whether it's caused by the tablets or just ageing (I'm 66) I dont know. But if so, it's always difficult finding out which tablet is the problem one - especially after a lengthy period. Best to get your Gp to work out a phased withdrawal programme with you and see what happens - could take a few weeks tho! Good luck.
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carpetowel.....why was your CABG "dodgy?"
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It was dodgy because I was told it would definitely eliminate the angina I was having - didn't make a blind bit of difference! But on the plus side I suppose I was made somewhat safer from further infarctions! At least I haven't had another heart attack since - and the CABG was twelve years ago (touching wood like crazy here!)
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