Telmisartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• Deebles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

"GENERIC is NOT the same as Micardis. I was taking 40mg Micardis for over 15 years. No problems other than some minor sinus issues. Insurance made me change to GENERIC telmisartan and my BP is out of control and I have additional side effects. My dr increased my dosage to 80mg but my BP continues to increase. My dr is trying to petition the insurance company to allow me to return to Micardis but it seems that is not eventful."

• Susan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 23, 2023

"No weight gain, no side effects, reduced blood pressure. What I didn't know about Telmisartan is it also reduces Urate and improves kidney function. I couldn't figure out why my kidney function improved, and my high urate levels were finally normal again until I read the PubMed article. Anyone with high blood pressure and high urate levels should google search to find the PubMed article "Telmisartan Attenuates Uric Acid-Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Renal Tubular Cells" then talk to their doctor."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 1, 2023

Micardis (telmisartan) "My doctor switched me to Micardis after other drugs failed. He added Bystolic (Nebivolol) later as dual drug treatment. They’re working well together. Just measured BP 106/64 is good. I’m 62 year old man."

• Anna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2023

"I had a bit of dizziness at first which passed no big deal. Then had a period which was great for awhile. Unfortunately I developed awful chest pain and reflux. The belching is non stop. I rarely drink and only have one cup of coffee a day. No fried food or sugar. Also gall bladder pain and pain on the left side under my ribs. I’ve gone off the Telmisartan I feel so awful."

• dickf...
• August 17, 2017

"It does lower blood pressure, but my memory is bad, even with 20 triggers to remember I just move on and forget. I have aches and pains like an old man and every so often it feels like the alien is busting outa my chest. Sleep is no problem as I can drop off in a second. I now have a low low tolerance to alcohol and don't drink at all and feel like i have hangover. I can still function sexually but have taken an ED pill and blood pressure dropped to 63. OMG. I don't think this is me so I will try a beta blocker as I think I have stress related \BP"

• 28yr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2022

"I’m a 235lb 28yr old male on HRT who lifts weights. BP went up this winter and I couldn’t get it down. So I started taking 20mg telmisartan a week ago. It actually **increased** my bp higher than it’s ever been. I feel tight in the chest and sometimes feel my heartbeat while I’m resting. Going to stop using it today."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2022

"Worst experience EVER with telmisartan. I have been on the same for 12 months and experienced all the side effects which have been very unforgiving. It worked by lowering my BP at the first two months of taking it then it was a wrap! I regret the day it was prescribed for me."

• Viren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

"Hello. I have been using telmikind CR 40mg due to high BP. But since I have been taking it my BP is on lower side now but I got the side effect of decreased sex drive to the point it was almost completely gone. I visited my MD than he suggested to change telmikind to another strength. I hope it will work without the side effects."

• pablo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2021

"Cardiologist started me at 80mg dose which lowered my blood pressure but dizziness and vertigo were so bad it was not worth it. Did some research on herbs and found old garlic extract that people raved about with similar conditions. I take 1000mg tablet each day. I reduced my telmisartan to 40mg. recently along with my garlic. Vertigo has decreased considerably. I am planning on going off telmisartan shortly to see if I can maintain a 129/69 with just the garlic tablets."

• Tunnsie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2022

"8 days ago I was put on 40 mg to start and just a few hours after taking the first dose, I started to feel awful. Strange sensation in my mouth, crippling malaise/lethargy, disturbed sleep patterns. It destroyed my daily life. The doctor that prescribed it, told me to stop immediately after I mentioned the symptoms, and after 36 hours I'm starting to feel better. That was a hard lesson to get back on the exercise bike and walk more. I know BP meds are tricky and each patient reacts differently, so I cannot say this is a bad choice for all but be wary and don't be afraid to tell your doc it is not working or is not tolerable."

• Sassy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 27, 2021

"I've been on Micardis (telmisartan) for 15 years. It works - but I do experience side effects of being unsteady when I walk; and periodically (every 4-5 years) I need to change meds for 90-180 days because ankles swell. My Dr and I return to telmisartan because of it's overall effectiveness and kidney protection, but the swelling pattern is consistent having now occurred 3-4 times with discontinuing use for a while resolving the swelling."

• Marco
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2024

"I am a 56-year-old male who switched from generic (Accord Pharmaceutical) 40mg/25mg Olmesartan HCTZ to generic (Glenmark Pharmaceutical) 80mg Telmisartan, separately taking 25mg chlorthalidone. I started the first week at 1/2 pill (40mg), upping to 80mg. Aside from headaches and occasional dizziness, no other side effects. However, after two weeks, my blood pressure did not decrease and actually increased (180/125). I read generics may not be as effective as the name brand, as others reviewed when insurance made them switch. It was useless for me - disappointed as I was hoping this would work, given other benefits of Telmisartan. I am going back to Olmesartan HCTZ, which did cause sinus problems, heavy legs, and lower back pain (someone noted Claritin did the trick, so I will try). However, Olmesartan HCTZ managed my blood pressure to average 150/100. I am adding a beta blocker at night (Nebivolol) to see if I can get into the normal range. Also, I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, so I plan to treat."

• Rony
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 16, 2019

"I have had no side effects from telmisartan I'm finally able to lose some weight and I feel fabulous my blood pressure is down from 160 / 90 averaging 127 / 76"

• NDrag...
• April 20, 2014

Micardis (telmisartan) "Extreme fatigue, unclear thinking, aches, irritability, dizziness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 5, 2014

Micardis (telmisartan) "Been on Micardis 40 mg for over 10 years, have had absolutely no side affects. Blood pressure is perfect, sometimes lower than 120/80."

• Anonymous
• July 5, 2008

Micardis (telmisartan) "Have been taking 80mg for 3 days. Swollen ankles feet are better but have dry mouth and am very irritable - little patience. "

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2011

Micardis (telmisartan) "I have been on Micardis for more than six months without any major side effects and my blood pressure has been fairly under control, except for a few spikes from time to time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2020

Micardis (telmisartan) "Took Micardis 80mg once a day for 3 weeks. It didn't lower my BP at all. You would think a pill that costs $233.00 per month would do something to lower your BP."

• Babs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2019

"I started on 40 mg of telemisartan and it lowered my bp but I've been feeling depressed and have anxiety and feel like I'm going to have a panic attack. My doctor does not think it is the med."

• Tokzkie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2018

Micardis (telmisartan) "Have taken micardis for the 1st time as prescribed by my cardiologist in almost 1 week now and so far so good since I felt no side effect except for a diarrhea for the 1st 2 days"

• Cook4...
• April 4, 2009

Micardis (telmisartan) "Micardis has stabilized my blood pressure. I can't take the Micardis with HCT because I have had problems with my kidneys. I do feel less patient and irritable to my wife and kids."

• Antiq...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2017

Micardis (telmisartan) "This medicine is AWFUL. Feet, ankles, bottom of legs & hands are swelling. Did not have this on Benicar..Calling Dr tomorrow for change"

• Joe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2016

Micardis (telmisartan) "Works great. No known side effects at all."

• Lolli
• September 18, 2018

"Side effects were headaches, tendonitis, chest pain, diarrhea and depression."

• Nibbl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2013

"I've only been on telmisartan for a couple of days, but it has lowered my blood pressure substantially with no side effects. Hopefully it will continue."