<p>Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with-</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Telmisartan monotherapy 80 mg</strong>: Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg once daily. Dose can be titrated up to 160 mg/25 mg after 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary.</li>
	<li><strong>Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily, or is controlled but who experiences hypokalemia with this regimen</strong>: Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg once daily. Dose can be titrated up to 160 mg/25 mg after 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary.</li>
</ul>

<p>Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide may be administered with other antihypertensive drugs.</p>