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What Causes Uncomfortable Tightness In Chest With Headache?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

Question: I have uncomfortable tightness in chest with a headache. after taking 5 mg Ramipril. (45 minutes ago) my blood pressure is 164/80, pulse 51. Should I take another 5mg Ramipril?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take another 2.5 mg ramipril

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Take another 2.5mg ramipril and wait for an hour. If your blood pressure remains high then refer to ER.
Also pay attention whether heart rate of 51 bpm is usual for you, or too low.

Wishing you good health

Please, let me know if you have further questions

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)

51 pulse is low for me. My pulse is normally 65 to 67. Will taking another Ramipril lower my pulse?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ramipril don't affect heart rate

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Ramipril will not affect your pulse.
But if you have dizziness connected with your low heart rate I would advise you to refer to ER.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad