Who Can And Cannot Take Ramipril

Who can take ramipril

Most adults can take ramipril.

If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar (glucose) more often, particularly in the first few weeks. This is because ramipril can lower the sugar level in your blood.

Who may not be able to take ramipril

Ramipril is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis or angioedema) to ramipril or any other medicine
• are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding
• are having dialysis or any other type of blood filtration
• have heart, liver or kidney problems
• have unstable or low blood pressure
• have diabetes
• are going to have a major operation (surgery) or general anaesthetic to put you to sleep
• have recently had any diarrhoea or vomiting
• are on a low-salt diet
• are going to have desensitisation treatment to reduce your allergy to insect stings
• have a blood problem such as low white blood cell count (neutropenia or agranulocytosis)

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