I also have just recently experienced itching in my lower legs. The only medication I am on is altace for high BP. Am controlling sugar through diet only at this point. Have been on the altace since last september, so wasn't sure if that was a side effect since the itching is more recent.

Hi cronan5

Don't know anything about Altace, drugs seem to have different brand names in the UK, but it may be advisable to check the info leaflet if you haven't done so already, to see if itching is a side-effect. My itching did not start immediately after I began Simvastatin, was about 6 wks later. Don't let it build up like I did, the itching has become unbearable, get it checked out!

I am now wondering if antihistamines may help control the itch, might give
that a try next.

Thanks for your reply, hope you get yours sorted out soon.
Mandy

If you're going to take a systemic antihistamine, be careful that it is one that doesn't contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) - this compound is related to adrenaline and will push upon your blood pressure. A
topical antihistamine or antipruritic such as calamine lotion may be safer.

Itching is a listed side effect of Altace as well. The generic name of Altace is ramipril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.