In answer to several questions ...
Altace (ramipril) was originally prescribed by my cardiologist. I
have congestive heart failure probably caused by several minor
infarctions. [I believe my spinal stroke was probably caused by an
infarction within the cord.) About the same time I was put on two
diuretics (lasix and spironolactone). Aldactone (spironolactone) is
indicated for, amongst others, “congestive heart failure - for the
management of edema and sodium retention when the patient is only
partially responsive to, or is intolerant of, other therapeutic
measures. Aldactone is also indicated for patients with congestive
heart failure taking digitalis when other therapies are considered
inappropriate.” At that time I was taking digitalis; I no longer
am. Aldactone helps in the control of my asthma and COPD. [I am
pasting in text from various www.rxlist.com pages.]
I am strongly considering discontinuing Altace, mostly because of a
persistent, often unproductive, violent cough. “In a later 1-year
study, increased cough was seen in almost 12% of ramipril patients,
with about 4% of patients requiring discontinuation of treatment.”
After all these years, this was overlooked until I saw a surgeon last
week about repair of an abdominal hernia. “Unless you get over that
cough, you’ll just get another hernia.” Such subtleties get through
my thick skull.
Alton
