Hi - Ive recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. My doctor increased my dose of ramipril to 7.5mg last week, and the side effects have been dreadful. I feel faint, very weak and feel like Im am having a panic/anxiety attack. I feel very dizzy all the time, with weakness in my arms and legs and muscle pain in my neck and chest. My blood pressure is coming down, and I have purchased a home monitor to check it. Since last week the irregular heartbeat display has appeared frequently. I feel so ill constantly that I feel close to breaking point. Do you think it is the ramipril and is there an altternative? Thanks.
Hi! I had gone through question and I understand your concern Yes April can cause irregular heart beat - due to hyperkalemia (high potassium level in your blood)Also it may cause fainting (cause of hypotension) , Chat Doctor.  I would advise calling your treating doctor, he will check your potassium level, do an ECG to confirm the diagnosis and low dosage of April or change it to an ARB