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Can I eat this with Ramipril?
Ramipril can raise potassium, so potassium-rich salt substitutes need avoiding, and alcohol can lower blood pressure too much; otherwise food makes little difference.
Also sold as Lopace. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our ACE inhibitors page also covers Ramipril and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Ramipril’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Ramipril with food?
- You can take ramipril with or without food, at the same time each day.
- Can I eat salt substitutes (lo-salt) with Ramipril?
- No, avoid it. Do not use these, as they are high in potassium and can push your blood potassium too high with ramipril.
- Can I drink alcohol with Ramipril?
- Yes, with care. Stop drinking alcohol for the first few days or after a dose increase, until you see how ramipril affects you.
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1 · What do you take?
Ramipril can raise potassium, so potassium-rich salt substitutes need avoiding, and alcohol can lower blood pressure too much; otherwise food makes little difference.
Do not use salt substitutes such as Lo-Salt because they are high in potassium. Alcohol can make ramipril lower your blood pressure too much, so it is best to stop drinking it at first. Apart from that, no other foods or drinks need avoiding.
Read our full Ramipril guide →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take ramipril with or without food, at the same time each day.
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Take care with Ramipril· 26
Fine with Ramipril· 3
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Further reading on Ramipril
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About ramipril
NHS medicines information on ramipril – what it's used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take ramipril
NHS medicines information on who can take ramipril and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take ramipril
NHS medicines information on dosage for ramipril, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of ramipril
NHS medicines information on side effects of ramipril and what you can do to cope.
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Taking ramipril with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with ramipril and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
Food groups that matter with Ramipril
Every medicine each one affects, on one page.