Telmisartan + Atorvastatin

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Telmisartan + Atorvastatin Uses

Telmisartan+Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.

How Telmisartan + Atorvastatin works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Common side effects of Telmisartan + Atorvastatin

Nausea, Stomach pain, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Weakness, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes

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Medicine brands for Telmisartan + Atorvastatin

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹84 to ₹103

2 variant(s)

Telsartan Atr

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹90 to ₹90

1 variant(s)

Lipisar

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹58 to ₹85

2 variant(s)

Pleotor T

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Urvija Pharmaceuticals

₹117 to ₹117

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Telmisartan + Atorvastatin

Telmisartan + Atorvastatin treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.