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Telmisartan +Amlodipine + chlorthalidone is primarily used for the treatment of hypertension. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which blood exerts a force on the artery walls (blood vessels), resulting in heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other problems. This medicine helps to relax the blood vessels by making it easier for the heart to pump blood all over the body, and it lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Take the  Telmisartan +Amlodipine + chlorthalidone as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

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Warnings

Do not consume this medicine if you are hypersensitive to Telmisartan, Amlodipine + chlorthalidone, or dihydropyridine derivatives. It should not be used in women beyond the third trimester of pregnancy, patients with severe liver or bile problems. Notify your doctor if you have shock, left-sided heart blood flow obstruction, or heart failure after a heart attack. 

Precautions

It should also not be combined with aliskiren-containing medications in patients with type 2 diabetes or moderate to severe kidney impairment. Dose adjustment will be needed ins such conditions. While using this medication, blood pressure should be monitored regularly, and a kidney function test should be performed to note if there are any abnormal changes. It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone. Please speak with your physician. Also, Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone could alter the driving ability or operating machinery capacity by causing dizziness, headaches, nausea, and tiredness.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of  Telmisartan +Amlodipine + chlorthalidone are sleepiness, ankle swelling, nausea, headache, flushing, dizziness, fatigue (tiredness), palpitations, stomach upset, peripheral edema, and mood changes.

Word Of Advice

It is suggested to inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone to avoid life-threatening complications. Do not use this medicine if you have a history of heart disease (angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, or transient ischemic attack). Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you are pregnant or having liver, kidney, or uterine problems. While using this medication, blood pressure should be monitored regularly, and a kidney function test should be performed to note if there are any abnormal changes.

Frequently Asked Question

• Can I stop taking Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone if my blood pressure becomes normal?
• Patients cannot stop taking medicine without the proper advice of the doctor because they lower the blood pressure and maintain it without increasing it. If you stop this medication on your own, it can develop the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Can Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone cause addiction?
• Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone does not cause addiction. It helps improve the heart's pumping activity to all parts of our body by relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Does Telmisarta + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone cause depression?
• No, Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone does not cause depression. If you experience depression while taking this medication, consult your doctor as soon as possible.

• What should I avoid while taking Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone?
• It is highly unsafe during pregnancy and causes developing defects in the baby, so avoid planning a pregnancy or inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication.

• What is the effect of Telmisartan + Amlodipine + chlorthalidone on the heart?
• If a patient has a history of heart attack, stroke, or myocardial infarction, kindly inform your doctor before taking this medication, as it causes palpitation and irregular heartbeats.