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Telmisartan

Telmisartan is used for:

Treating high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other high blood pressure medications.

Telmisartan is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker. It works by decreasing certain chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to constrict (narrow) and sodium and fluid to be stored by the kidneys.

Do NOT use Telmisartan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Telmisartan or similar medications
• you are past your first trimester of pregnancy

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Telmisartan :

Some medical conditions may interact with Telmisartan . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
• if you have a biliary obstruction or other liver or kidney disease, low blood volume, or low sodium levels in your blood

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Telmisartan . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Digoxin, lithium, or potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Telmisartan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Telmisartan :

Use Telmisartan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Telmisartan may be taken with or without food.
• Do not remove tablets from blister pack until you are ready to use them.
• Take Telmisartan at the same time every day.
• If you miss a dose of Telmisartan , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Telmisartan .

Important safety information:

• Telmisartan may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Telmisartan . Using Telmisartan alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Although Telmisartan begins to reduce blood pressure after the first dose, it may take 4 weeks to produce the maximum effect.
• Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or rundown for a few weeks after beginning therapy. Continue taking your medicine even though you may not feel quite "normal." Contact your health care provider about any new symptoms.
• LAB TESTS may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Telmisartan is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Use of Telmisartan during pregnancy has resulted in fetal and newborn death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Telmisartan is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Telmisartan .

Possible side effects of Telmisartan :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; upper respiratory tract infection; sinus pain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; swelling of the arms and legs.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness; fast or slow heartbeat; low blood pressure.

Store Telmisartan at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Keep away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Telmisartan out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Telmisartan , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Telmisartan is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Telmisartan . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.