Redwurzel
Well-known member
Ramipril I believe is a Enzyme inhibitor - I was coughing a lot when I took it as my throat was often dry and tickly, so the GP changed it to Losartan Potassium which didn't have side effects for me. I know quite a few people who have issues with Ramipril. There are also listed on its information sheet. Everyone should have a blood test around 7-14 days after placed on new medication too.
Tablets that make your kidneys and bladder work faster can reduce BP too. For examples it reduces the amount of water in your body and this reduces pressures. This also helps if you have any swellings/water retention issues. Indapmide is an example of this medication.
General point look at your parents medical histories and other blood relatives - do/did they have strokes/heart attacks - there is a hereditary element.
As a number of posters have mentioned losing weight and reducing fat intake will reduce BP for most people.
Btw the MFC Foundation do work on improving the health of people in the Teesside region and can help Boro fans.
Tablets that make your kidneys and bladder work faster can reduce BP too. For examples it reduces the amount of water in your body and this reduces pressures. This also helps if you have any swellings/water retention issues. Indapmide is an example of this medication.
General point look at your parents medical histories and other blood relatives - do/did they have strokes/heart attacks - there is a hereditary element.
As a number of posters have mentioned losing weight and reducing fat intake will reduce BP for most people.
Btw the MFC Foundation do work on improving the health of people in the Teesside region and can help Boro fans.