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What is the usual starting dose of telmisartan for adults?
For most adults, the usual starting dose of telmisartan is 40 mg once daily. [1]
What starting dose is used for high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Telmisartan is commonly started at 40 mg once daily for hypertension. [1] If blood pressure needs additional lowering, the dose may be increased later (often up to 80 mg once daily, depending on the prescriber’s judgment). [1]
Do people ever start on a lower telmisartan dose?
Some patients may be started on a lower dose than the typical 40 mg once daily, especially if they are at higher risk for side effects or have factors that increase sensitivity to blood-pressure lowering. However, the standard listed starting dose is 40 mg once daily. [1]
Can telmisartan be started at 20 mg instead?
Some prescribing sources allow lower initial dosing in certain patients, but the standard starting dose given for telmisartan is 40 mg once daily. [1]
What should patients know when starting telmisartan?
Because telmisartan lowers blood pressure, starting doses are typically selected to reduce the chance of an excessive blood-pressure drop. Clinicians may also consider kidney function and electrolytes when choosing how to start and when to adjust. (These specifics depend on the patient’s individual situation.)
Sources
[1] DrugPatentWatch.com – Telmisartan (starting dose details): https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/