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Micardis vs. Zestoretic

Telmisartan (Micardis) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It's a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure in adults. Telmisartan (Micardis) is also used to lower the risk of death or heart attack in certain people with heart problems. This medication is taken by mouth, typically once a day. Side effects aren't common, but people taking telmisartan (Micardis) have reported ones like upper respiratory infection and back pain.

• High blood pressure
• Lowering the risk of death, stroke, or heart attack in certain adults 55 years or older with a history of heart problems (e.g., coronary artery disease)

• Upper respiratory tract infection (cough, sore throat; 7%)
• Pain in the legs while walking (up to 7%)
• Skin ulcers (up to 3%)
• Back pain (3%)
• Sinus infection (stuffy nose; 3%)
• Diarrhea (3%)

• Harm to unborn baby
• Low blood pressure
• Kidney problems
• High levels of potassium
• Liver problems

Zestoretic is a combination blood pressure medication for adults. It contains lisinopril (an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor) and hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic). It comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth once per day. Your prescriber will determine your dosage based on how high your blood pressure is and if you're taking other blood pressure medications. Some of the more common side effects it can cause include dizziness, headache, and cough. Zestoretic (lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide) is available as a generic.

• High blood pressure in adults

• Dizziness (8%)
• Headache (5%)
• Cough (4%)
• Extreme tiredness (4%)
• Feeling lightheaded when standing after sitting or lying down (3%)

• Not for use during pregnancy
• Angioedema (swelling)
• Low blood pressure
• Kidney damage
• Changes in electrolyte, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
• Vision problems
• Lupus