Ramipril raising potassium and affecting kidneys

Interesting this as my husband is on it for his kidneys not high BP. He is now having more night sweats on it as he’s been taking it fir two months now.

Nanna8, I did the same. I had a cough that was so bad I couldn’t get to the end of a sentence without spluttering. I felt low as well. So I packed it in. I don’t think my b/p is much higher. I have lost a bit of weight and that has helped.

I had raised potassium abd now only eat banana every other day. The other thing I read was to not use the water used for boiling vegetables in soup or gravy as that contains potassium.

I was on ramipril for a few months and found it made me cough a lot. Plus I felt miserable. I have given it up and it is like a cloud has lifted. My blood pressure is ok, a bit higher but still reasonable. Sometimes side effects are just not worth it.

Nandalot

I am on it too, and recently had my dose increased so will have a blood test next week to check kidneys. No answers, just similarly worried. I find it very difficult to drink enough water though I am trying hard.

Have you tried drinking hot water? I felt I wasn’t drinking enough water but started having a mug of hot water in the morning and evening and am quite enjoying it.

There are other options and I expect they will look at those.

Thinking of you.
It's not good to be anxious - hope it's resolved soon.

25Avalon

Dh has serious heart failure and is on Bisoprolol and Spironolactone. Although he was near the top of the permitted potassium levels he was put on Ramipril about 2 months ago. They were talking about increasing it but now blood tests show raised potassium levels affecting kidney function and he has been told to stop taking it altogether and go back for another blood test in a week’s time. There don’t seem to be any suggestions about what other medication he could have or how to reduce potassium apart from drinking more water. Has any one else experienced this and got any advice please?

That’s a tough situation. Ramipril can raise potassium, especially with Spironolactone. Good that they’re monitoring it closely. Sometimes doctors change medications if potassium or kidney issues appear. Staying hydrated and following any dietary advice should help until the next test.

Cut down on eating bananas🍌

I am on it too, and recently had my dose increased so will have a blood test next week to check kidneys. No answers, just similarly worried. I find it very difficult to drink enough water though I am trying hard.