Conclusion: Based on Ranking Plot of the Network, we can conclude that single-pill combination antihypertensive drugs are superior to monotherapy, and ARB/CCB combination has better advantages than other SPC in terms of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, blood pressure control rate, and diastolic response rate. However, due to the small number of some drug studies, the lack of relevant studies has led to not being included in this study, which may impact the results, and readers should interpret the results with caution.
PubMed 37432701 ↗Telmisartan
People mainly take Telmisartan for heart & lipids. Based on 5 first-hand reports and 77 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1365 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
What Telmisartan does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Valsartan and losartan were less effective in lowering blood pressure than other drugs, with no significant differences. Olmesartan and telmisartan were associated with fewer AEs than losartan, although the incidence of adverse events was similar between the other blockers. Olmesartan and telmisartan demonstrated the best balance of antihypertensive efficacy and minimal adverse events. More research is needed to confirm whether telmisartan and olmesartan are optimal choices for controlling blood pressure in patients.
PubMed 38861046 ↗Conclusion: When combined with hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan was more effective than valsartan. Telmisartan had the same safety in the treatment of essential hypertensive patients in comparison with valsartan.
PubMed 20591086 ↗Conclusion: Telmisartan can better improve IR compared with other ARBs.
PubMed 29557807 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Blood pressure: telmisartan, propranolol (as needed)”
“We don't know your BP but otherwise an ARB like telmisartan.”
“Combined with Telmisartan, it is a great way of controlling hypertension for me.”
“I'm disappointed that I haven't heard more about nebivolol and telmisartan with respect to treating covid.”
“with daily metformin and telmisartan”
Other options for heart & lipids
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