Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Metolar TL doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Metolar TL , please talk to your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Metolar TL can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely. 

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Metolar TL is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Metolar TL might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Metolar TL exactly as prescribed by their doctor.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Metolar TL contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Metolar TL decreases the blood pressure.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metolar TL causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Metolar TL therapy.