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Telmisartan is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Micardis • Co-pritor • Mizart • Telgen • Tesar

Side Effects

Common

Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Heartburn
Back pain
Fatigue
Chest pain
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Low blood pressure
Hypersensitivity

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A 49-year old male asked:

Micardis (telmisartan) how does it work?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are generic drugs are similar to micardis (telmisartan)?

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A 42-year old female asked:

I am taking Micardis (telmisartan) 40mg can I stop it anytime?

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A 30-year old asked:

Please tell me what generic drugs are similar to micardis (telmisartan)?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Is it okay to take Micardis (telmisartan) twice? One in the morning and another on the afternoon?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I am taking Micardis (telmisartan) for my bp. I am 24yrs old only. If i change to healthy lifestyle, is it possible to stop my medication?

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A 40-year old asked:

Telmisartan effects & side effects?

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A 44-year old asked:

Telmisartan ( micardis) side effects?

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A 36-year old asked:

Should I take ramipril and telmisartan?

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A 36-year old asked:

Telmisartan ( micardis) side effects bad?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can telmisartan (micardis) cause side effects?

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A 80-year old female asked:

Can I take Micardis after hours of taking Q10?

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A 80-year old female asked:

Can you take Micardis hours after you took Q10?

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A 33-year old asked:

What type of side effect does telmisartan have?

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A 32-year old asked:

What type of side effect will telmisartan Micardis have?

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A 22-year old male asked about a male:

Is it ok to take Micardis (telmisartan) and statins at the same time?

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A member asked about a 67-year old :

Can Micardis (telmisartan) be a substitute for Benecar with the same dosage strength?

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A female asked:

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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A 32-year old female asked:

If a person has started taking micardis (telmisartan) since the age of about 40, are there any potential long term side effects of taking it for many years ahead.

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A 56-year old male asked:

I took double dose of bp medicine telmisartan 40 mg in space of 12 hours. I usually take them at night. Should I take my next dose on my regular time or on the same day I took an extra dose? Thank you?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I was prescribed Telmisartan 80 Mg tablets. It says to keep in original bottle. Can I put them in a pull container ? Only 5 days at a time? I take so many medications I cant remember. Will this affect it ?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is Micardis (telmisartan) the same as losartan?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can i take losartan with micardis (telmisartan)?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Can i take Micardis (telmisartan) when I am drunk?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Telmisartan with rosuvastatin is a good combination?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is it safe to take ramipril and telmisartan together?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Is it okay to take Micardis (telmisartan) after dinner?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it ok to take viagra (sildenafil) slong with telmisartan?

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A 36-year old female asked about a 45-year old male:

Is it safe to take Cialis with a 20mg dose micardis per day?

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A 41-year old asked:

I take Micardis (telmisartan) for blood pressur. Can I eat grapefruit?

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