Telmisartan Actavis Dosage/Direction for Use

Always take Telmisartan Actavis exactly as the doctor has told. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
The recommended dose of Telmisartan Actavis is one tablet a day. Try to take the tablet at the same time each day.
The patient can take Telmisartan Actavis with or without food. The tablets should be swallowed with some water or other non-alcoholic drink. It is important that the patient takes Telmisartan Actavis every day until the doctor tells otherwise. If the patient has the impression that the effect of Telmisartan Actavis is too strong or too weak, talk to the doctor or pharmacist.
For treatment of high blood pressure, the usual dose of Telmisartan Actavis for most patients is one 40 mg tablet once a day to control blood pressure over the 24 hour period. However, sometimes the doctor may recommend a lower dose of 20 mg or a higher dose of 80 mg. Alternatively, Telmisartan Actavis may be used in combination with diuretics ('water tablets') such as hydrochlorothiazide which has been shown to have an additive blood pressure lowering effect with Telmisartan Actavis.
For reduction of cardiovascular events, the usual dose of Telmisartan Actavis is one 80 mg tablet once a day. At the beginning of the preventive therapy with Telmisartan Actavis 80 mg, blood pressure should be frequently monitored.
If the liver is not working properly, the usual dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily.
If the patient forgets to take Telmisartan Actavis: If the patient forgets to take a dose, do not worry. Take it as soon as remembered then carry on as before. If the patient does not take the tablet on one day, take the normal dose on the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.