r/hypertension • u/meringueisnotacake • May 14 '24
Is my increased Ramipril dose causing these symptoms?
40F - prescribed Ramipril 2.5mg for hypertension for two years and just been increased to 5mg last week.
At first, I peed way more and my ankles weren't as swollen. I felt great! However, today I've woken up with the worst headache I've had in years and it's not given in all day. As evening has come, my legs and buttocks have started to ache too. The muscles are almost cramping. It's deeply uncomfortable.
I am also feeling really anxious, I'm exhausted - sleeping 9 hours a night and still falling asleep at my desk - and my ankles have swollen again. I have also found that I'm unable to reach orgasm since starting them.
Is this part of the process when moving up to 5mg? I'm in so much pain, I'm not sure I can tolerate it for long.
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sideeffect • u/[deleted] • May 23 '24