Telmisartan-Hctz (Micardis HCT)

Alternate Name: Telmisartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide

Description: Telmisartan-HCTZ is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. The average Telmisartan-HCTZ is approximately $157 for a supply of 30, 40-12.5 mg tablet. However, you can significantly reduce the Telmisartan-HCTZ price by using our free LowerMyRx coupon card at participating local pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Thiazide Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 80-25 MG

Warnings: Trouble seeing, eye pain Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting while you are using this medicine. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine is not safe to take during pregnancy, especially in your second or third trimester. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, glaucoma, gout, high cholesterol, lupus or a similar disorder, trouble urinating, or a history of asthma or allergies. This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaChanges in blood sugar levelsHigh cholesterol, fats, or uric acid in the bloodIncreased risk of skin cancer

Food Warnings: If you also use cholestyramine or colestipol, take these at least 4 to 6 hours before or 4 hours after you take this medicine., Alcohol, narcotic pain medicine, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes or kidney disease., Some foods and medicines can affect how telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, cholestyramine, colestipol, digoxin, lithiumOther blood pressure medicine, including ACE inhibitors (including ramipril)Diuretic (water pill)Insulin or other diabetes medicineNSAIDs (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine, Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.