Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT) Side Effects

Possible side effects of telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or continue after your body adjusts to the medicine.

• Sinusitis (sinus pain and congestion)
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Frequent urination
• Hair loss
• Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sore throat)
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Some of the adverse effects of telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• An unusual or allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching, blistering, or peeling)
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankle, or feet
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Cardiac arrhythmias (fast or irregular heartbeat)
• Pain and cramping in the lower leg while moving that comes and goes
• Signs of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance (dry mouth, increased thirst, unusual weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, fast heartbeat)
• Joint pain or swelling
• Stomach pain that may spread to the back
• Decreased urination or dark yellow urine
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Eye pain, swelling, redness, or changes in vision

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report suspected adverse reactions to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT) Overdose: In case of an overdose of telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has trouble breathing, has collapsed, is unresponsive, or has had a seizure. Signs and symptoms of an overdose may include fast or slow heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting.

Source: FDA