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What Causes Persistent Elevation In BP Level Despite Taking Ramipril?

Hi, Dr has changed my medicine to Ramipril 5mg from losartan 25mg which i took for 2 yrs, since a month BP gone up 140/100 hence dr changed to ramipril. its been a wk but BP is still in same range. i am non smoker, non alcoholic, on diet control. All lipid profile, LFT, urea, creatinine and electrolytes are normal. i am anxious why my bp is still high. plese help me by answering my questions.
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There are several factors that affect the blood pressure like the food, the salt content, the exercise, weight and stress. If these are properly taken care of, the requirement of medicines is likely to be less. As time goes, Many people require more medicines.

Both Losartan and Ramipril work on the Renin angiotensin system to reduce the blood pressure. If it is not sufficient, another medicine with a different action like a calcium channel blocker can be added.

Hope I have answered your query. Do get back to me if you have further queries.

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Dr. Noble Zachariah
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What Causes Persistent Elevation In BP Level Despite Taking Ramipril?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are several factors that affect the blood pressure like the food, the salt content, the exercise, weight and stress. If these are properly taken care of, the requirement of medicines is likely to be less. As time goes, Many people require more medicines. Both Losartan and Ramipril work on the Renin angiotensin system to reduce the blood pressure. If it is not sufficient, another medicine with a different action like a calcium channel blocker can be added. Hope I have answered your query. Do get back to me if you have further queries. Regards, Dr. Noble Zachariah