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

Expert advice for Telmichek Tablet
Telmichek 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. Telmichek 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 Telmichek safe?
Telmichek is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telmichek used for?
Telmichek 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 Telmichek a blood thinner?
No, Telmichek is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

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

Q. Can I take Telmichek with paracetamol?
Yes, Telmichek 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 Telmichek cause cough?
Use of Telmichek can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telmichek.

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

Q. Can the use of Telmichek cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Telmichek 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 Telmichek cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telmichek. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telmichek.

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

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

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