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Micardis HCT

Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Micardis HCT	5.33	5.77	3.29	3
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Micardis HCT, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	14.3%	85.7%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	28.6%	28.6%	28.6%	14.3%
Breathing	0%	14.3%	85.7%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	71.4%	28.6%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%
Patience	0%	0%	57.1%	42.9%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	71.4%	28.6%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Stress Level	0%	14.3%	57.1%	28.6%	0%

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Commonly Reported Micardis HCT Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	57.1%	42.9%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Depression	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Headache	57.1%	14.3%	14.3%	14.3%	0%
Insomnia	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	85.7%	0%	0%	0%	14.3%
Mood Swings	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Nausea	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Micardis HCT Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Gout	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Kidney Damage	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	71.4%	14.3%	0%	14.3%	0%
Stuffy Nose	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%

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18 Mar 2011

what shall I do about sore gums and aching teeth

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06 Apr 2010

Severe hypertension from childhood. Medicated since 1963. Anaphalactic shock due to medication in 1996 resulted in medication change to Micardis HCT. Five years ago, dosage reduced by half due to excellent control. Now 77 years old, very healthy, active, walk 4 miles per day in 70 minutes. Least amount of side effects of any medication I have taken in 47 years.

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