Micardis Hct

Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ + Telmisartan

Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Micardis HCT among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure.[2] It is a combination of telmisartan an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic.[2] It may be used if telmisartan by itself is not sufficient.[5] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include dizziness, upper respiratory tract infecti...

high blood presure ## My new cardiologist has prescribed Micardis HCT to replace Triam HCTZ. My blood pressure has always been fine using Triam HCTZ and Atenolol. This new drug costs more ansd seems to list a lot of side effects. I'd like to know what experience others have had with Micardis HCT. Thanks ## Joanne, if you are happy with what your doctor was taking, then just tell them that you would rather not switch. In most cases, they are prescribing something new because some drug rep from the company bopped into their office and talked them into it. They got free samples, free gifts, free pens, whatever. It really doesn't matter that a newer med is really a great unkown, the drug reps tell them it is great, so they start writing scrips for it. ## Thank you. This same cardiol...

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I am 64 yr old female with HTN. ACE inhibitors caused severe muscle weakness, can't take Calcium Channel Blockers d/t GERD, so MD finally tried ARBs: Losartan Potassium caused paresthesia and PVCs (symptoms vanished right after drug dc'd). Then Rx'd HCTZ alone with good efficacy but d/t elevated readings in MD office, was changed to Micardis and HCTZ. Paresthesia returned. Micardis stopped, (back to HCTZ only), but paresthesia continues even after off Micardis x 6 weeks. How long can it take for paresthesia to stop? ## After 6 weeks it should have started to improve, already, unless some permanent nerve damage has been done, or if it's also being affected by the HCTZ, since it can also cause it as a side effect. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly includin...

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My mother has a very low morning blood pressure 90-100/55-60. During the day and up to the afternoon her blood pressure raises to 150/90. She was prescribed Micardis HCT 40 mg. We are very concerned to give her this medication when her blood pressure is low as 100/60. Should we wait for the blood pressure to raise to over 120 and then to give a medication. Or the medication should be taken in the morning regardless on the morninf blood pressure. ## Hi, Olya! Is she feeling dizzy or nauseous in the morning? What has her doctor said about it? Normally, if someone isn't having any symptoms from it the 100/60 is nothing to worry about, it's not a dangerously low reading and it is normal for someone's blood pressure to be low, when they first wake up and start moving around for t...

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IS THERE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MICARDIS HTC THAT IS CHEAPER AND STILL WORKS AS GOOD. ## Micardis HCT was only approved for use in 2000, this the companies patent is still active and a generic is not available. ## THANKS FOR THE INFO. ## Very welcome ## Is there a drug in the same family as Micardis that might be cheaper? ## is there a substitute for the drug micardis hct 80mg/25mg that is cheaper ## My Pharmacist and Cardiologist just changed micardis to losartan potassium at a MUCH lower cost. Check it out with your Dr. ## My insurance recommended Losartan to replace Micardis, because of the cost, I was on it for a month, it didn't work for me, plus it gave me headaches, had to go back to Micardis. ## My pharmacist suggested amodipine besylate, trade name Mylan. He said it would be much...

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Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Micardis HCT among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure.[2] It is a combination of telmisartan an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic.[2] It may be used if telmisartan by itself is not sufficient.[5] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include dizziness, upper respiratory tract infecti...

female 60,s good wt active still working very sensitive ti meds ,on micardis 80mg with 2xs week hctz ,does micardis in its history cause abd bloating ,it actually feels like diaphagm is being displaced ## Yes, the FDA does list gastrointestinal symptoms as being possible side effects of Micardis, it can also happen with the HCTZ. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. It sounds like you may be having an acid reflux problem. Have you consulted your doctor to have it checked out?

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I'm looking it up for my Mother. I don't think she knows why she's on it. ## The correct name is Micardis HCT, that will help you find information on it. This is a drug used to treat hypertension, so it is used to help lower high blood pressure.

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equivalent medicine in usa ## Telmikind-H contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, in the U.S. the name brand for them would be Micardis HCT. Learn more Micardis details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. In the U.S. it is only available by prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i Just want to know TAZLOC-H tablets are particularly used for which disease ## I was not able to locate what the drug is prescribed for, I did however locate the active ingredients in the drug: Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ and Telmisartan. Micardis HCT like Tazloc-h has the same ingredients and it is used in the management of hypertension. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Tazloc-h tablet are used for which disease ## i Just want to know TAZLOC-H tablets are particularly used for which disease ## can any body guide us , wheather , Tazloc 40 and targit 40 are same in composition , and what for amlopin been used

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pros and cons of taking this medication? ## I am getting ulcers in my mouth..was told by dentist is the side effect of my high blood pressure medicine .change 2 so far..

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does micardis hct and toprol contain MAOI

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Micardis-hct 80/25 Oral Tablet by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: H9; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 0597-0042-37 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 40/12.5 Oral Tablet by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: H4; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 0597-0043-37 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 80/12.5 Oral Tablet by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: H8; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 0597-0044-37, 0597-0044-70 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 80/12.5 Oral Tablet by Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC ## Markings: H8; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 35356-299-30 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 80/25 Oral Tablet by Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC ## Markings: H9; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 35356-300-30 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 80/12.5 Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: H8; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 54868-4540-1, 54868-4540-2 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 80/25 Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: H9; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 54868-5297-0 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

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Micardis-hct 40/12.5 Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: H4; ## Shape: Oval ## Package Codes: 54868-5418-0 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan