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Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription medicine. Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide related warnings talks about Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. Other contraindications of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide safe for pregnant women?
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide safe during breastfeeding?
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide on the Liver?
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide on the Heart?
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: Micardis® HCT (telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets, 40 mg/12.5 mg 80 mg/12.5 mg and 80 mg/25 mg . Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
