Can you take hydrochlorothiazide and ramipril together?

Can you take hydrochlorothiazide and ramipril together?

Although hydroCHLOROthiazide and ramipril are frequently combined together, their effects may be additive on lowering your blood pressure. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. Contact your doctor if you have a reduced heart rate, dizziness, fainting, or headaches.

Can I take a diuretic with ramipril?

Ramipril may be taken as part of a combination therapy with other medications used to treat high blood pressure, such as thiazide diuretics.

Can ramipril make you urinate more?

Ramipril is called an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide (or “The thiazide diuretic”) increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and salt from your body.

What is the difference between ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide?

This product contains 2 medications, ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide. Ramipril is called an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide (or “The thiazide diuretic”) increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and salt from your body.

What is ramipril and what are the side effects?

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Last updated on Dec 9, 2018. What is ramipril? Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

What do you need to know about ramipril and Altace?

What is ramipril? Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Ramipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How does hydrochlorothiazide work in the body?

Ramipril is called an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide (or “The thiazide diuretic”) increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and salt from your body.