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Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
INFORMATION ABOUT TELMISARTAN + ATORVASTATIN
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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
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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Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
20 Sep 2024 | 08:27 PM (UTC)
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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.