It
is advised to take Ramistar-M 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL with food at a fixed
time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood.
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel
well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure
often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get
worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and
eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow
your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Some common
side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache,
weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in
blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while
taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise
slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular
monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning,
urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.
Before taking
it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for
advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor
what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high
blood pressure or heart conditions.