Micardis is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Micardis and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.
This eMedTV page provides a list of potential Micardis side effects, including diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, and back pain. Serious side effects (such as itching or wheezing) that require medical attention are also listed in this article.
Weight gain does not appear to be a side effect of Micardis. This portion of the eMedTV library deals with Micardis and weight gain, including information on how rapid weight gain may be a sign of congestive heart failure.
One of the most common Micardis sexual side effects is erectile dysfunction. As this eMedTV page explains, sexual side effects occur in less than 1 percent of patients taking Micardis. This page offers an overview of these possible side effects.
Depression has been reported as a rare but possible side effect of Micardis. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Micardis and depression. This page also offers a list of possible symptoms of depression.
Hair loss does not appear to be a side effect of Micardis. This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about Micardis and hair loss, including information on how clinical trials are used to determine possible side effects of a drug.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Micardis is licensed to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the archives offers an overview of Micardis uses, including information on how this drug helps lower diastolic and systolic blood pressure.
For most people with high blood pressure, the recommended starting dosage of Micardis is 40 mg once a day. This eMedTV Web page discusses the factors that help determine your Micardis dosage and offers dosing tips and precautions for this drug.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of medicines that may potentially cause Micardis drug interactions, such as digoxin, potassium supplements, and warfarin. These interactions may cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended.
This eMedTV article offers several Micardis precautions and warnings, including information on pregnancy risks, people who should not take Micardis, and potential side effects that may occur while using this drug.
Micardis is generally not recommended for pregnant women. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Micardis and pregnancy, including information on the effects Micardis may have on a developing fetus and a description of the pregnancy category system.
A Micardis overdose may result in increased heart rate, kidney failure, or extremely low blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides a list of possible Micardis overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.
Micardis is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Micardis from being manufactured. As this eMedTV article explains, the patent expires in 2014. This article offers a closer look at the possibility of a generic Micardis.
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