The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
High blood pressure
- Headache (5%)
- Dizziness (2%)
- Feeling tired or weak (2%)
Heart failure after heart attack
- Low blood pressure (11%)
- Cough (8%)
- Dizziness (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Fainting
Ramipril serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling of the face, arms or legs, lips, tongue, or throat
- Serious liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, unexplained weight gain
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, trouble breathing, rash
Source: DailyMed
More on Ramipril side effects
The following Ramipril side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Blurred vision
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
cloudy urine
cold sweats
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Rare
Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
muscle pain or stiffness
sensation of spinning
stomach pain
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
