O Telmi 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. O Telmi 20mg Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headache. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Stomach pain

If you miss a dose of O Telmi 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking O Telmi 20mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, the use of O Telmi 20mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Q. Q. How long does it take for O Telmi 20mg Tablet to work??
  Ans: You may notice a decrease in your blood pressure effectively within 2 weeks of starting O Telmi 20mg Tablet. However, it may take about 8 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
• Q. Q. What are some lifestyle changes to make while using O Telmi 20mg Tablet??
  Ans: Making lifestyle changes while taking O Telmi 20mg Tablet can boost your health. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
• Q. Q. Does O Telmi 20mg Tablet have a diuretic??
  Ans: O Telmi 20mg Tablet does not have a diuretic. O Telmi 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to lower high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). These medicines lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. When prescribed by a doctor, O Telmi 20mg Tablet can also be combined with a diuretic for providing additional benefit in the reduction of blood pressure.
• Q. Q. At what time of the day should you take O Telmi 20mg Tablet??
  Ans: Your doctor may suggest to take your first dose before bedtime, considering that this medicine can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take O Telmi 20mg Tablet at any time of the day. It is important to take this medicine at the same time every day.
• Q. Q. For how long do I need to take O Telmi 20mg Tablet? Is it safe to take long term??
  Ans: You may have to take O Telmi 20mg Tablet life long. O Telmi 20mg Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Do not stop taking it even if your blood pressure is well controlled. O Telmi 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to be taken for long term. In some cases, long-term use may adversely affect the kidneys and the kidneys may not function as they should. Therefore, to keep a track of how well your kidneys are working, your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to check urea, creatinine and potassium levels.
• Q. Q. Can O Telmi 20mg Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: No, O Telmi 20mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, in very rare cases, chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss may occur. If a patient develops diarrhea while taking O Telmi 20mg Tablet and no other cause of diarrhea can be deduced, then the doctor may advise the patient to discontinue it immediately and recommend another medicine.
• Q. Q. Can I take O Telmi 20mg Tablet before surgery??
  Ans: Your doctor may advise you to stop taking O Telmi 20mg Tablet 24 hours before surgery. This is because O Telmi 20mg Tablet can further reduce your blood pressure when used with anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you are taking O Telmi 20mg Tablet if you will be given general anesthetics (medicines that put you to sleep) or are scheduled to have any surgery.

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