Telmisartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Micardis

Telmisartan has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 87 reviews on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Telmisartan

C1orr...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 2, 2012

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "I have been on Micardis HCT (telmisartan/hydrocholorothiazide) for over 5 years. Lately my urine output has been less and I've developed a cough and leg cramp. The leg cramp I assumed was from strain from exercise and the cough from dust due to construction work in the neighborhood. However, after both conditions subsided the symptoms were still there. I checked the post marketing experience for Micardis and these symptoms were adverse signs. Will consult with my physician as the warning says these symptoms should be reported immediately."

6 / 10

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

10 / 10

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DeeDee
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 12, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I stared taking telminsartan after my valsartan was recalled. It's been two years now since experiencing extremely high levels of side effects from this medication. Vertigo feeling daily, muscle cramps in the back, legs and feet. Nausea feeling and stomach cramps. Both medications seem to have the same effects on me. Until my valsartan recall, I would not have know just how bad these medications were. After reading and following the new and health reports I have now stopped telminsartan. My doctor put me on Coversyl. I am now free from all these nasty side effects."

1 / 10

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Deebles
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 9, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 1, 2023

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "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."

9 / 10

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dickf...
August 17, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "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"

2 / 10

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

1 / 10

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

2 / 10

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

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pablo
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "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."

5 / 10

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Tired...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 5, 2021

Micardis (telmisartan) for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "Added 20mg to losartan and diuretic. Has helped BP. Now in week three, every kind of flu symptom. I thought it was the beginning of covid until I read the side effects. Everything but the fever. Will see how much longer I can stay on it. Maybe side effects will fade. Had I started at 80mg I’d think I would have been hospitalized."

6 / 10

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Bobol...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 6, 2020

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have a combination of cardiac anomalies, including but not limited to paroxysmal asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, post stent RCA, slightly elevated BP; general cardiovascular risk. I was on branded Micardis for several years. Then the military formulary went to a generic not packaged in UD. Clearly they had to coat the tabs with something to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, since telmisartan is quite hygroscopic. I had a horrid reaction within three days. My Pharmacist at the Navy Pharmacy where I go said she was pretty sure the problem was in the coating. I had received the Ascend generic when I was in Phoenix at a WalMart pharmacy; when I went to renew they also had only tabs in a bottle. Now, I had taken your generic with no issues whatsoever. Problem now is that NO ONE has your generic telmisartan and I am stuck in a really scary place. I have no idea where to turn."

10 / 10

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Tunnsie
Taken for less than 1 month
February 9, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "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."

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Anonymous
August 21, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "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."

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

6 / 10

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Marco
Taken for less than 1 month
April 11, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "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."

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

For High Blood Pressure "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"

9 / 10

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NDrag...
April 20, 2014

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "Extreme fatigue, unclear thinking, aches, irritability, dizziness."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
February 5, 2014

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

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 5, 2008

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

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
November 18, 2020

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "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."

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Anonymous
December 24, 2011

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "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."

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Tokzkie
Taken for less than 1 month
June 12, 2018

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "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"

8 / 10

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Babs
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 14, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "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."

9 / 10

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Cook4...
April 4, 2009

Micardis (telmisartan) for High Blood Pressure "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."

8 / 10

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