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Why does my heart pound so hard when I stand up from sitting, and how can I manage this while taking Telma 40 and Prazopress XL 2.5?

Asked by Male, 27 · 3 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

3 days ago

It sounds like you are experiencing orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect where your blood pressure drops slightly when you stand up, causing your heart to beat faster to compensate. This is frequently linked to medications like Telma 40 (telmisartan) and Prazopress XL 2.5 (prazosin), especially when changing positions quickly. To manage this safely, try to stand up very slowly, pausing on the edge of your bed or chair for a moment before rising. Staying well-hydrated also helps. Please discuss this with your doctor, as they may want to adjust your doses to make you more comfortable.

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