Micardis Dosage

Your Micardis dosage will be based on a number of factors, such as how you respond to your initial dosage of the drug. For most people with high blood pressure, dosages generally start at 40 mg once daily. Depending on your response to the initial dosage, your healthcare provider may choose to increase or decrease it. People with certain medical conditions, such as liver disease, gallstones, or other gallbladder problems, may be prescribed a lower Micardis dosage at the start of treatment.

 

Micardis Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Micardis® (telmisartan) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • 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

The recommended starting dosage of Micardis for most people with high blood pressure (hypertension) is Micardis 40 mg once a day. Based on the blood pressure response and/or Micardis side effects, the dosage may be increased or decreased. With each change in dosage, it may take several weeks to see the full effects of Micardis on lowering 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.
 

General Micardis Dosage Information

Some considerations for people taking Micardis include the following:
 
 
  • Your Micardis dosage should be taken by mouth with a glass of water.
     
  • Micardis may be taken with or without food.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Micardis tablets.
     
  • Make sure to take Micardis at the same time each day to maintain even levels of medicine in the blood.
     
  • For Micardis to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Micardis will not work if you take it in a different way than your healthcare provider has prescribed.
     
  • If you do not take your Micardis as scheduled, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not take a double dose.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to Micardis or your Micardis dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Micardis without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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