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Compare AMLODIPINE (amlodipine) and RAMIPRIL (Ramipril) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
amlodipine, Norvasc, Exforge HCT · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The active ingredients of amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets target 3 separate mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation. Specifi...
Approved for
Ramipril, Altace, Tritace · ACE Inhibitor
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Ramipril and ramiprilat inhibit ACE in human subjects and animals. Angiotensin converting enzyme is a peptidyl dipeptidase that catalyzes the conversion of...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 5 Reddit discussions
AMLODIPINE
40%
positive
5 threads
RAMIPRIL
0%
positive
0 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
5 Reddit threads analysed for AMLODIPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
53 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
35 male with high BP my entire life Been on it for 1 year and 5 months. Started at 5 mg for like 3 or 6 months then went to 10 mg. Seems I have a barrage of symptoms I’ve never had before in my life for the last 6 months. Extreme daytime sleepiness***** The chills like 15 times a day ***** Swollen
I was hungover, ate prosciutto, hands were shaking like crazy. I thought I'd measure it just for the fun of it. It wasn't fun when the numbers never in 10 measurement went lower than 210/120, going to the ER made things worse. It was all in my head. But we fixed it. Hell started. 2 months passed and
Just wanted to brag on myself a bit here. Since February I've been taking GLP-1 and I'm down 45lbs (247-202). My GW is 170 so I still have a ways to go but recently I've been having weird dizzy spells when bending down and standing back up. There are a lot of potential causes of course, but my BP ha
So I do not know exactly where to start, this whole process seems to me like an XXL episode of Dr. House with no end. So it all started with a head pressure about 3 weeks ago, I dont know exactly how to describe this I would not say that its a headache, much more like air is building up in my bra
Just found out that my father’s CAC score is 8000+. Cholesterol is 169. The score shocked me and I don’t know what to do. He’s scheduled for angiography in 1 week. I am concerned whether something could happen in 1 week… I live in another country and can’t get to him (no visa). He was told to take a
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AMLODIPINE is a ARB, while RAMIPRIL belongs to the ACE Inhibitor class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
AMLODIPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. RAMIPRIL carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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