Recall issued for batch of widely-prescribed blood pressure drug

Recall issued for batch of widely-prescribed blood pressure drugThose with side effects after taking the pill should seek medical advice. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Laura Zilincanova 18:14, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 18:18, Thu, May 28, 2026 Man taking medication with a blood pressure monitor on the table (Image: Getty)A batch of a commonly prescribed medication used to treat high blood pressure has been recalled after a packaging mistake led to some boxes containing a stronger dose than intended. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised anyone taking Crescent Pharma's ramipril 2.5mg capsules to carefully check their packaging. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) It comes after a box of the tablets, which are also prescribed for heart failure, kidney disease, or to prevent heart attacks, were found to contain 10mg capsules. Those who have taken a high dose should be aware of side effects such as feeling light-headed, fainting, tiredness or altered kidney function, which could be more serious among vulnerable patients. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get health news, advice and symptoms to watch out for and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe MHRA said Crescent...