Micardis Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
Micardis® (
telmisartan) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking
- How you respond to Micardis.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Micardis Dosing for High Blood Pressure
If you have moderate to severe liver disease (such as
cirrhosis), gallstones, or other gallbladder problems, your body may metabolize Micardis differently than intended. Therefore, your healthcare provider may start you on a lower dose of Micardis and monitor your situation more closely.
Micardis Dosing for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
The recommended dosage of Micardis for the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems (such as
heart attacks,
strokes, and related deaths) in people at high risk for such problems is 80 mg daily. If your blood pressure is reduced too much at this dosage, your healthcare provider may need to reduce the dose of your other
high blood pressure medications.
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