Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Mar 25, 2025
Pros & Cons
Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT) Pros and Cons
- Telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide combines two effective antihypertensives in one pill. The two drugs have additive antihypertensive effects and may be effective in controlling high blood pressure in people who have not responded to either medication alone.
- You only need to take it once daily.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Dosage adjustment of either telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide individually is not possible because it comes in fixed-dose combinations.
- You need to get regular blood tests while on telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide.
- This medicine can cause side effects such as increased urination, dizziness, and headache.
- It is only available in tablet form.
- It is not safe for use by women who are pregnant due to increased risks of birth defects.
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