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What is the best time of day to take Sartel AM 40 mg for high blood pressure?morning or evening?

Asked by Male, 38 · 25 days ago

Vikas Singh

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25 days ago

Sartel AM (which contains telmisartan and amlodipine) is highly effective for managing your blood pressure. For most people, taking it in the morning is ideal because blood pressure naturally rises after waking up, and a morning dose helps keep it controlled throughout your active day. However, the most important factor is consistency?taking it at the exact same time every day. If you experience mild dizziness or sleepiness after taking it, switching to an evening dose might be more comfortable. Please have a quick chat with your doctor to see which timing best fits your daily routine and specific blood pressure patterns.

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