Ramipril - Altace generally is well acceptable for the patient, and side effects are usually calm and brief. A dry, constant cough has been informed by the patients who are using ramipril and other ACE inhibitors. If patient experience any of the following side effect should report the doctor immediately like if urine is not passing in the regular amount, having difficulty in breathing or swallowing. If one feel dizzy and have fainted should be informed. Unusual sweating, pain in chest, unusual heartbeat, cold feeling and anesthetized feelings in toes and fingers should be reported to the doctor.

Serious allergy reaction is doubtful but if feel swelling in face, lips and tongue you should get it checked. Other side effects include stomach ache, no stool is passing, and bad mouth taste, no hunger, feel like vomiting, vomiting, drowsiness or have itchy feelings in the hands or feet. General perception about Ramipril- Altace is that it increases the level of potassium in blood which may cause failure of kidney.

In some rare cases it may cause failure of liver and unusual swelling in lips and throat which problem in breathing. Pregnant women should avoid taking Altace and use some other treatment which is suitable. An allergic reaction to this drug, characterized by facial swelling and difficulty swallowing or breathing, requires immediate medical attention, as does any sore throat or fever that develops during treatment.