What side effects can Telmisartan cause?

Telmisartan (Micardis) is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). This type of medication blocks a chemical in your body that normally tightens blood vessels, making your vessels more relaxed. This makes it easier for blood to flow and lowers your blood pressure.

The side effects include dizziness and lightheadedness on getting up.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following: 

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue

Difficulty in breathing

Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medicine immediately and see your doctor.

Very rarely, this medicine can injure or damage the liver. A liver injury may recover on its own. However in some cases, it can cause serious liver damage. Stop this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you notice dark coloured urine or light coloured stools, or if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain or yellowing of your eyes or skin. This side effect has a very low chance of occurring. Most patients take this medicine with no problems. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns regarding your medicines.