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In how much time does telmisartan 20 mg starts acting (showing its effect) in how much time does telmisartan starts working ( or starts showing its effect)
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Telmisartan : Telmisartan is an antihypertensive medication. Usual dosage for an adult is 20mg to 80 mg a day. I would hope that within a week you would notice some improvement in your bp.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Official drug insert: According to boehringer-ingelheim (the manufacturer), most of the effect occurs by two weeks and maximal effect is obtained by 4 weeks.
Answered 12/14/2013
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