Common Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Telsar Tablet
Telsar can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Telsar may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Telsar safe?
Telsar is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telsar used for?
Telsar is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.

Q. Is Telsar a blood thinner?
No, Telsar is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Is Telsar an ACE inhibitor?
No, Telsar is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Can I take Telsar with paracetamol?
Yes, Telsar can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Telsar cause cough?
Use of Telsar can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telsar.

Q. Does Telsar cause erectile dysfunction?
Telsar has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telsar.

Q. Can the use of Telsar cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Telsar can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Telsar cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telsar. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telsar.

Q. Can the use of Telsar cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Telsar. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can Telsar cause a headache?
Telsar is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Telsar.

Q. Does Telsar cause weight loss?
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telsar. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.