Yes, it is very safe and highly recommended for you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Having conditions like asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol makes getting vaccinated even more important for your protection. Please continue taking all your daily medications?including Telista CL40 (telmisartan/chlorthalidone), Rejunex CD 3, and Advastat 10mg (atorvastatin)?before, during, and after your shot. Stopping these medications is not necessary and could destabilize your health.

A resting heart rate of 120 beats per minute is elevated and deserves professional attention. This increase can sometimes happen as the body adjusts to lower blood pressure, or it could be related to mild dehydration from the diuretic component of her medication. She should not start any new medications without a doctor's guidance. Please encourage her to contact her prescribing doctor soon. They can safely evaluate her heart rate, check her hydration, and decide if any treatment adjustments are needed to keep her comfortable and healthy.

It is generally very safe and highly recommended to get your vaccines while taking Telista H (telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide) for your blood pressure. This medication will not interfere with how the vaccine works, nor will the vaccine affect your blood pressure control. As a simple precaution, try to stay well-hydrated before and after your vaccination, as Telista H contains a mild diuretic. You might experience common, temporary side effects like a sore arm or mild fever, which are normal signs your body is building immunity. Please share your medication list with your vaccine provider, and continue taking your blood pressure medicine as prescribed.