Telmisartan Dosing: An Introduction
The dose of
telmisartan (
Micardis®) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking
- How you respond to telmisartan.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Telmisartan Dosing for High Blood Pressure
The recommended starting dosage of telmisartan for most people with
high blood pressure (
hypertension) is telmisartan 40 mg once a day. Based on the
blood pressure response and/or Telmisartan side effects, the dosage may be increased or decreased. With each change in dosage, it may take several weeks to see the full effects of telmisartan on
lowering blood pressure.
If you have moderate to severe liver disease (such as
cirrhosis), gallstones, or other gallbladder problems, your body may metabolize telmisartan differently than intended. Therefore, your healthcare provider may start you on a lower dose of telmisartan and monitor your situation more closely.
Telmisartan Dosing for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
The recommended dosage of telmisartan for the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems (such as
heart attacks,
strokes, and related deaths) in people at high risk for such problems is 80 mg daily. If your blood pressure is reduced too much at this dosage, your healthcare provider may need to reduce the dose of your other
high blood pressure medications.
