Telpres CT 40/12.5 Tablet (strip of 15 Tablets)

You can take Telpres CT 40/12.5 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it, even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms, and if you stop taking it, your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headache, and altered blood lipids. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or if they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy, and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble, or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.