Ramipril Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Joint Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Low Energy

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Fainting
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nausea
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Head And Neck Called Head And Neck Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Intestines Called Intestinal Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fever
  • Hearing Loss
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Seizures
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Condition With Loosening Of The Nails From The Nailbed Called Onycholysis
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Arthritis
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nerve Pain
  • Nervousness
  • Pemphigus, A Type Of Skin Disorder
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Weight Gain

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