Telmisartan + Atorvastatin: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Drug Name
Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
Drug Class
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Statin
Uses
Management of high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Benefits
Helps control blood pressure and lower LDL cholesterol to reduce cardiovascular risk
Side Effects
Dizziness, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, diarrhea and stomach discomfort
Common Strengths
Strengths vary by manufacturer; combinations may include Telmisartan 40 mg + Atorvastatin 10 mg
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed; it may be taken with or without food
How It Works
Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels while atorvastatin reduces cholesterol production in the liver
Monitoring
Blood pressure, lipid levels, liver function and kidney function may require monitoring
Important
Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice; report unexplained muscle pain or weakness
⚠️ Important Interaction:
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of telmisartan and may increase the risk of kidney problems in susceptible patients.
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of telmisartan and may increase the risk of kidney problems in susceptible patients.
💪 Muscle Warning:
Atorvastatin can rarely cause serious muscle problems. Contact a healthcare professional if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially if severe or accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine.
Atorvastatin can rarely cause serious muscle problems. Contact a healthcare professional if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially if severe or accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine.
🧪 Liver Warning:
Atorvastatin can affect liver enzymes. Your healthcare professional may recommend liver-function testing, particularly when clinically indicated or if symptoms of liver problems occur.
Atorvastatin can affect liver enzymes. Your healthcare professional may recommend liver-function testing, particularly when clinically indicated or if symptoms of liver problems occur.
🤰 Pregnancy Warning:
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that act on the renin–angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm. Atorvastatin is also generally avoided during pregnancy. Seek medical advice immediately if pregnancy occurs during treatment.
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that act on the renin–angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm. Atorvastatin is also generally avoided during pregnancy. Seek medical advice immediately if pregnancy occurs during treatment.