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Micardis Safety Reports reported to FDA
Total Micardis reports: 472.Micardis FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 48 Reported hospitalizations: 315.
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Reported Micardis Side Effects: cerebral infarction, hypotension, hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute, dyspnoea, renal failure chronic, blood creatinine increased, hypoglycaemia, renal failure, asthenia, syncope.
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Micardis Side Effects Report #5238722-5Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic skin eruption. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5238723-7
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5239854-8
Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder, cerebrovascular accident prophylaxis and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, atrioventricular block complete, cardiac arrest, hyperkalaemia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, CARVEDILOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5239857-3
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, blood cholesterol increased, platelet aggregation inhibition and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response decreased. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, SOMALGIN. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241942-7
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, MEVALOTIN. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241948-8
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperuricaemia, hyperlipidaemia, gastritis, asthma, lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with URINORM, LIPOVAS, TAGAMET, MEPTIN, URALYT, APLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241951-8
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 104.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperphosphataemia, neuropathy peripheral, angina pectoris, rhinitis allergic, mitral valve incompetence and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block complete. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHOSBLOCK, METHYCOOL, ITOROL, SIGMART, ALLEGRA, CALTAN, OPALMON, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241952-X
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241953-1
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, jaundice, liver disorder, malaise. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241954-3
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5241960-9
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, liver disorder, malaise. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245608-9
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, loss of consciousness. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245610-7
Pharmacist from GERMANY reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiovascular disorder, syncope. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245613-2
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperuricaemia, hyperlipidaemia, gastritis, asthma, lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with URINORM, LIPOVAS, TAGAMET, MEPTIN, URALYT, APLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245616-8
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 17, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245619-3
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 17, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5245624-7
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, arrhythmia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, granulocytopenia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPENON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5248331-X
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, arrhythmia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, granulocytopenia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPENON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5248338-2
Physician from reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis, oedema peripheral. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, NORVASC, ARICEPT, RISPERDAL, HALDOL, PREDNISONE, POTASSIUM ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5248340-0
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, ADALAT, TANATRIL, CARDENALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5248346-1
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 94.80 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, reflux oesophagitis, anaemia, epilepsy, asthma, gastritis, hypoaesthesia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, pancreatitis acute. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAKEPRON, LASIX, TETUCUR S, RIVOTRIL, NORVASC, THEOLONG, SUCRALFATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5248347-3
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, fall, loss of consciousness. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5251823-0
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, loss of consciousness. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5251827-8
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5251833-3
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, liver disorder. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5214563-X
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5214569-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MICARDIS problem on June 15, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gout. MICARDIS dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5214571-9
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5253476-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thyroid operation. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINUS MEDICINE, HERBAL SUPPLEMENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5253477-6
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ALFAROL, FOSAMAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5253480-6
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperuricaemia, hyperlipidaemia, gastritis, asthma, lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with URINORM, LIPOVAS, TAGAMET, MEPTIN, URALYT, APLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5254413-9
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, liver disorder. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5255594-3
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ALFAROL, FOSAMAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5255597-9
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5255599-2
Physician from FRANCE reported MICARDIS problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle haemorrhage. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, EVISTA, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5255603-1
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: peyronie's disease. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, RAMIPRIL. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5256804-9
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident prophylaxis and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, renal failure. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AGGRENOX, CLOPIDOGREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/06/2006.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5256806-2
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, alcohol use, depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, oral intake reduced, ventricular tachycardia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ALFAROL, FOSAMAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5256811-6
Physician from GERMANY reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertonia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5258128-2
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, arrhythmia and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, granulocytopenia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPENON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5258129-4
Physician from reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, blood cholesterol and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bleeding time prolonged, epistaxis. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CANDESARTAN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5258132-4
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 352.7 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, eye disorder. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALBLOCK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5258134-8
Health Professional from reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXAVAR, THROMBO ASS, AMLODIPIN MESILATE. Patient died.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5259272-6
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, neutropenia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPEGIC, AMLODIPINE, EUPRESSYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5259276-3
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, weighting 113.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIART, ASPIRIN, LIPITOR, ZANTAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5259281-7
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 118.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, hyperkalaemia, renal failure. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, OMEPRAL, SIGMART, TICLOPIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5261123-0
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, cerebral infarction and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis bacterial, hyperkalaemia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, CARDENALIN, ASPIRIN, SERMION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5261129-1
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 352.7 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, photopsia. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALBLOCK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5263057-4
Physician from JAPAN reported MICARDIS problem on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 118.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, hyperkalaemia, renal failure. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, OMEPRAL, SIGMART, TICLOPIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Micardis Side Effects Report #5264164-2
MICARDIS problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with MICARDIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood sodium increased, dehydration. MICARDIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Telmisartan
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601249.html
(tel mi sar' tan)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Do not take telmisartan if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking telmisartan, call your doctor immediately. Telmisartan may harm the fetus. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Telmisartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Telmisartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
How should this medicine be used?
Telmisartan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take telmisartan, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take telmisartan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of telmisartan and gradually increase your dose.
Telmisartan controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take telmisartan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking telmisartan without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Telmisartan is also used sometimes to treat congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking telmisartan,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to telmisartan or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); digoxin (Lanoxin); and diuretics ('water pills'). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Telmisartan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- runny nose
- sore throat
- back pain
- sinus pain
- diarrhea
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fainting
Telmisartan may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- fainting
- rapid or pounding heartbeat
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to telmisartan.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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