Ramipril used for the evening dosage to combat high blood pressure can seriously mess up your singing voice. The side effect of a cough can lead on to hoarseness dry throat and dry mouth and loss of vocal tone.
I have been to the doctor today and been told this face to face. I am dumping the pills immediately. There are other alternatives.
If you are on Ramipril and experiencing any of the symptoms get to your GP asap.
I have been battling the symptoms for 3 months, thinking I had overused my voice in this years festival season, and was beginning to be worried that the trouble was permanent and would get worse (with age)
As you might imagine I am not at all happy with my GP prescribing these tablets when he knew how many gigs I was doing. I can't wait for symptoms to disappear. I really hope this helps any other sufferers.
yours as ever
Nick