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I have been using Telmisartan (Micardis) since December 2008. My blood pressure is under control and normal, and I have had no side effects from this drug. Previously I was taking Lisinopril which caused severe coughing spells, which my doctor thought was due to asthma and bronchitis. I switched from Lisinopril to Telmisartan and both the asthma and coughing spells went away.

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I have been on this med for 5 weeks along with my other Bd Pr med. and I take my old med in the morning it works, I take the new med at night and it does not keep my Bd Pr down. Also experiencing muscle aches and pain and developed a heel spur. It messes with my mind and causes depression.

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Susanne | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/12/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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Got all the rare side effects. Doctor didn't recognise side effects and was very uncomfortable for weeks. I don't blame the medication it just wasn't suitable for me.

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T.Cooper | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/13/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 74 and tried several bp meds.I take 40mg am and pm-no side effects and no coughing.Good readings OF BP AND FEEL GREAT THE LAST 2 YEARS.It is also supposed to prevent heart attack and stroke.

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kit | 0-2 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/29/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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hair loss, dizziness, unbalanced, visual problems, foggy head, increased palpitations, bigeminy issues. Decreases the blood pressure but the side effects are horrible. Taking it for two years now, migraines have started for the last two weeks pressures are normal. Increase PVCs on exercise. Dr. feels it’s not the medication and attempted to put me on a dysrhythmia medication. Feelings of anxiety, I’ve given it two years I can’t stand this any longer. It makes you feel that she would rather die than take this medication it would be easier. I am a 58-year-old female working in the nursing profession, fighting nausea and visual issues daily.Read More Read Less

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Anno | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on Losartan for 7 years with no side effects. My pharmacy ran out and I was switched to Telmisartan. Within days my hair started falling out in huge amounts. It took 3 weeks for losartan to be back in stock. I am back on losartan now 2 weeks and the hair loss has not slowed down. I am very upset and worried.

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Doffer | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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My doctor put me on 40mg of Telmistartan and it worked absolutely immediately dramatically. From stage 1 hypertension to normal bp after 1 pill, literally. I don't know if it is supposed to work this quickly but it did. Day 2 now and these are my numbers 9.00 118/86 11.00 115/86 14.00 114/84 16.00 96/70 Here are my numbers from day 1 6.53 127/92 7.09 123/80 11.00 117/79 13.31 107/68 15.00 134/84 20.05 116/78 22.03 123/75

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Alex | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/6/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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GP prescribed this in place of Losartan when that became unavailable. It has kept my bp down but makes me dizzy and tired. I have fallen twice and been unable to get up without help.

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Stel | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/2/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking 40mg 1x per day and immediately lowered my BP 6 months ago Dr suggested I take 20 mg and I feel wonderful my BP is that of a teenager again and i my 45 =yo

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Anne | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Just started, but the pills have a sweet taste. I've never tasted a bp pill that taste sweet. Anyone else had this taste with theirs?

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Frogz | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
7/18/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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My BP was running 160/98 and on 40mg once a day Talmisartan -it is now 120/70. -no side affects and I feel great. I am a 71 year old woman.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
5/15/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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I am tired, short winded, legs, back and stomach pains.

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Sugarjetwzzwqq | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/25/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I have been on Telmisartan for several months. It has not lowered by blood pressure. In fact, my diastolic reading has increased. My pressure reduces to normal or below 120/80 when I exercise and my heart rate is higher. Otherwise, its high when my heart rate is normal. The only response I got from the Cardiologist is "You are not normal." Thanks.

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birdlady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/25/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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I have been on this med for 5 weeks along with my other Bd Pr med. and I take my old med in the morning it works, I take the new med at night and it does not keep my Bd Pr down. Also experiencing muscle aches and pain and developed a heel spur. It messes with my mind and causes depression.

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Donna | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/17/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Blood pressure is still high

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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/13/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I take it, in addition to my Diltiazem, which is also for BP. In combination, it has lowered my BP.v

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Bunny | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Switched from Lisinopril due to horrible dry cough. Both meds control pressure well, but side effects are terrible. Extreme fatigue, body aches and pains, sleepiness, foggy thinking, blurred vision, headaches, backaches, sinusitis, congestion, dizziness, feeling unwell. And dry cough returning!

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Blackbird | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/28/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I feel terrible with this drug and seems like the asthma is worse as it's hard to breathe. Generally, I feel tired all the time especially after taking the pill. The confusion from exhaustion or the drug is hard to bear. Also feel somewhere between a little and a lot dizzy almost constantly; often feel about to faint. And then there is the chest pains from time to time. Overall, it's an effort to do anything including eat or read. I will be talking with my doctor and ask for something else. Cannot live like this. Read More Read Less

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K V RAO | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication has been easy for me to use. Overall, I have been satisfied with my experience.

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Johnfortich Vista | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/28/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Been using this for 4 years now at 40mg first then step up to 80mg. When i stopped (this cost a lot compared to others) it cause severe depression. Taking it again and hope that exercise and diet helps to reduce depression. Developed muscles and joint pains too. But, true, it lowers my bp from 170/120 to 118/90 in 3-4hours after taking it.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/10/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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my arthritis medication interacts with this medication and reduces the effectiveness of the telmisartan ao my blood pressure goes up and my arthritis med doesn't work as well.

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mlw | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/9/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Plood Pressure Too low

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