Telmisafe

Telmisafe 20mg Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.

You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.

No, do not stop taking Telmisafe 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Telmisafe 20mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Yes, Telmisafe 20mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

You can take Telmisafe 20mg Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Telmisafe 20mg Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

No, do not worry since Telmisafe 20mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telmisafe 20mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Telmisafe 20mg Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

If you are taking ibuprofen and Telmisafe 20mg Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telmisafe 20mg Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telmisafe 20mg Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telmisafe 20mg Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

No, Telmisafe 20mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telmisafe 20mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.