Micardis and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Dee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 9, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on 40mg Micardis 1 time per day for over 12 years and it always controlled my blood pressure. I had a minimal side effect of nasal congestion. Recently, my insurance decided that they would no longer cover Micardis and switched me to generic telmisartan. The pills no longer control my BP, and my doctor has increased me to 80mg, but it is still not working. Additionally, I have been dizzy and just have a general feeling of ill health. I want to make it clear that the GENERIC is NOT the same as the name brand, and I resent my insurance company for forcing me to take a product that does not work!"

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed 20 mg of Micardis and, like many, experienced lightheadedness, dizziness, and back pain. It also caused my throat to swell, mild nausea, vision problems, chest tightness, heartburn, the feeling I was going to faint, flushing, and pressure in my head. Basically, my blood pressure medication made me feel like I was going to have a heart attack and stroke. I stopped taking it 4 days ago and still have these symptoms. Time will tell if this stuff has done permanent damage."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I'm a white male, 53 years old, 5'11'', and 185 lbs. I just discovered that I had high blood pressure about a month ago during a wellness checkup. The nurse took my blood pressure 4 times on the right arm and 3 more on the left. I was running about 180/120. After she told me that she'd seen 400 lb men with better numbers than that, I decided to see my MD. I've been on Micardis for almost 30 days, and it seems to have lowered it to the 140/90 range. I was also put on Bystolic just 5 days ago due to a rapid pulse of 100 bpm, now down to 75-80. The only side effects have been occasional dizziness and some sharp pain in my hip when I move. I did have a scary tightening of the chest and shortness of breath the other day. It seemed to pass in about 2 minutes."

• Ten...
• November 23, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have tried: Toprol XL, Coreg & Diovan. All of these controlled my blood pressure. But all had more side effects than I thought was reasonable. When I started Micardis, I had some dizziness the first week. I now feel the best I have felt since starting blood pressure medication. My pressure is now 125-130/70-80."

• Ano...
• July 24, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Soon after starting Micardis, I suffered from dizziness, nausea, irritability, and I had no energy. It continued, then I started experiencing shortness of breath. I was told by my doctor it was not the medication. I went to a cardiologist, and she kept me on it and put me on Imdur. Then severe headaches occurred. I'm now going natural and taking my chances."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I started on Micardis 80mg, good for reducing my blood pressure, but I had bad vertigo, dizzy, had to lie down, felt sickly and had cold sweats. Did not agree with me. Reduced it to 1/2 a 40mg tablet. Felt okay for a day, then had vertigo again. Stopped taking tablets."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I started on Micardis 80mg, good for reducing my blood pressure, but I had bad vertigo, dizzy, had to lie down, felt sickly and had cold sweats. Did not agree with me. Reduced it to 1/2 a 40mg tablet. Felt okay for a day, then had vertigo again. Stopped taking tablets."

• Anonymous
• July 27, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "On starting 40 mg Micardis, experienced severe dizziness that lasted about a month, eventually subsiding. Okay for another 4 months, then started to have burning and pain in feet and lower legs, especially at bedtime. Had to stop even though was doing a good job with blood pressure. Now taking Diovan and doing well."

• joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 12, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I suspect causation between Micardis (40 mg) and BPPV. I've missed my dose a couple of times, blood pressure rocketed up to 140/90s, and I felt great the following day. Normally, BP is 120/80s on 40 mg, but I feel like crap with a general level of dizziness throughout the day. Sporadic episodes, but this BPPV episode has lasted 6 months now. Worse in the morning and means lying down/standing up takes special head moves to minimize dizzy episodes."

• Anonymous
• October 21, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on Micardis for about a year because I complained about the side effects of Accupril (dizziness). The Micardis is better, but I stay around 140/90. I've noticed a reduction in sex drive since starting this drug, all else seems okay. I'm 35 years old."

• rol...
• July 10, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Started using Micardis HCT 40 mg only 3 days ago, as an initial treatment for high blood pressure. No drastic side effects yet, except for slight dizziness and abdominal pain related to gas (once). I am worried about sexual issues, since there are lots of reports going around saying that Micardis may hamper erectile function. Other reports say exactly the opposite! Will have to test this on a long-term basis. All in all, seems pretty good."

• NDr...
• April 20, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Extreme fatigue, unclear thinking, aches, irritability, dizziness."