Optidoz is a combination treatment for high blood pressure. It contains three ingredients: Telmisartan (20mg), Amlodipine (2.5mg) and Hydrochlorothiazide (6.25mg). It’s used when taking one treatment alone hasn’t worked well enough at reducing your blood pressure levels, or if you have a higher risk of complications. It also helps to reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke.
Usually, you take Optidoz once per day, though the guidance and dose will vary depending on advice from your doctor. When you take Optidoz, you will need to monitor your blood pressure to ensure that it’s working to decrease your high blood pressure.
How does Optidoz work?
The ingredients in Optidoz - Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide - work to reduce blood pressure levels in the body. These ingredients lower blood pressure and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker and works by blocking angiotensin’s effect in the body. This causes the blood vessels to relax and helps lower blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels, relaxing the blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the movement of salt (also known as sodium chloride) in the body, leading to a diuretic action that lowers blood pressure.
What doses of Optidoz are there?
There’s one dose of Optidoz available to help manage your blood pressure as Optidoz combines three different medications together: Telmisartan (20mg), Amlodipine (2.5mg) and Hydrochlorothiazide (6.25mg).
If you need to increase or lower the dose, then you may need to switch to a different treatment or take each of the medications separately to allow you to reduce the individual dose of them to whatever the optimum dose is for you.
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You should always follow the guidance given to you by your doctor. If you have any questions, or you’re not sure how Optidoz works, speak to your doctor for more information.
Here are some general guidelines on how to take Optidoz:
Take one dose of Optidoz once a day, as directed by your doctor.
Don’t adjust the dosage yourself, or change the dose that you take.
The tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water - don’t chew, bite or break it.
Optidoz can be taken with or without food. Some foods may cause Optidoz to take longer to have an effect. It’s recommended to wait at least four hours before going to bed as Optidoz can increase the number of times you need to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly to check that Optidoz is effectively reducing your blood pressure. If it isn’t reducing your blood pressure, or you have any concerns that it isn’t changing as you would like, then you should speak to your doctor.
You should avoid alcohol and driving after taking Optidoz.
If you’re pregnant, planning a pregnancy or you’re breastfeeding then you should consult your doctor before taking Optidoz. It isn’t usually recommended for pregnant women.
Besides your blood pressure, you should get your blood sugar levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels tested regularly. If you feel like you’re experiencing any side effects whilst taking Optidoz then you should speak to your doctor.
How long does it take Optidoz to work?
The effects of Optidoz can be seen within two hours of intake in some people and usually lasts for 24 hours on average. The length of time it takes for your blood pressure to get to a normal range will vary depending on how high your blood pressure was when you started to take Optidoz.
Regular monitoring of your blood pressure will help to track your progress on how well Optidoz is working to reduce your hypertension.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Optidoz?
If you make a mistake when taking Optidoz, then you should contact your doctor for advice. If you’ve missed a dose, it’s usually recommended that you should take it as soon as possible, though it’s advisable to miss a dose if it’s already time for your scheduled dose. Speak to your doctor for advice on this if you’re not sure what to do next.
If you’re worried that you’ve taken too much Optidoz and you may have overdosed, speak to your doctor as soon as possible for advice.
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Optidoz might not be suitable for everyone. Read the leaflet that comes with your package before you take it, and ask our doctor if there's anything you're not sure about.
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How is Optidoz different to other hypertension treatments?
Answer:
Optidoz is different to other hypertension treatments as it’s a combined treatment that utilises different medication together to get results for those with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). It’s a good option for people who haven’t been able to get their blood pressure levels under control with just one medication, such as Amlodipine, that’s usually used first.
Optidoz is also helpful for reducing the risk of blood clot and stroke, which isn’t the case with all other types of hypertension treatments. The risk of blood clots and strokes is usually increased by high blood pressure.
Is Optidoz similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
Optidoz is a branded medicine, and there are other hypertension treatments that use similar ingredients such as Tazloc Trio, Telmed AH, Cresar Plus, Telmipharm Amh and Telsite AM.
These medications have a higher dose of the active ingredients (for eg., Amlodipine 5 mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg and Telmisartan 40 mg) and may have different effects on the body, including more obvious side effects.
As they’re made by different brands, the packaging may be slightly different along with some of the ingredients that support Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide to work on your hypertension. The tablets may also look slightly different between different brands.
Which dose of Optidoz should I use?
Answer:
There is only one dose of Optidoz available as it’s a combination of medications for hypertension. This dose consists of Telmisartan (20mg), Amlodipine (2.5mg) and Hydrochlorothiazide (6.25mg).
If you don’t feel that this is the right dose for you, or that you may benefit from a higher or lower dose, then you may need to try a different medication or take the three types of medication differently in individual doses. Optidoz isn’t available in different or tailored doses.
Talk about the starting dose and when you might need to increase your dose or reduce it with your doctor. They will be able to help you find the right dose to keep your blood pressure levels under control.
How effective is Optidoz?
Answer:
Studies have shown that a combination of Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide (the combination of medication used in Optidoz) is more effective than medications that combine Telmisartan and Amlodipine, without the Hydrochlorothiazide, in just 8 weeks.
Do I need a prescription for Optidoz?
Answer:
Yes. Optidoz is a prescription only drug and can only be taken after consulting your doctor. So, it’s not recommended that you take Optidoz without the advice of a doctor.
Optidoz isn’t the most commonly used medicine for hypertension. It’s usually prescribed when other single ingredient or combination treatments haven’t given you the desired results. Your doctor will be able to suggest the right dosage and how long you have to take it for.
Why should I buy Optidoz online with Treated?
Answer:
At Treated, we want to take the hassle out of regular prescriptions and make sure that you’re getting your prescribed medication quickly and easily. All our medications are delivered safely, securely and discreetly, straight to your door.
Our doctors listen to your health needs too. We’ll help you find the right medication for your hypertension and give you personalized recommendations based on your health and circumstances. We’ll also check in with you after you start taking your medication to make sure that you’re happy with it and it’s working for you.
You can contact us to talk about your prescription and medication at any time - whether you want to change, pause, cancel or opt for easy repeat deliveries.
Efficacy and Tolerability of Telmisartan/Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide Versus Telmisartan/Amlodipine Combination Therapy for Essential Hypertension Uncontrolled With Telmisartan/Amlodipine: The Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind TAHYTI Study. Clinical Therapeutics, [online] 40(1), pp.50-63.e3.
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