Rajendra garu, I’ll be very direct do not stop Telmisartan suddenly just because you started Ayurvedic medicines. BP 140/90 is still in the hypertensive range, and stopping abruptly can increase risk of stroke or heart strain. However, you can gradually reduce allopathy only under monitoring if BP stays controlled. Safe approach for you Check BP daily for 2–3 weeks If BP consistently comes below 130/80, then consult a doctor and taper dose (not stop suddenly) Arjuna (Heart support) Arjuna Ghanavati 2 tablets twice daily after food Mind + BP calming Brahmi Vati 1 tablet morning after breakfast Jatamansi Ghanavati 1–2 tablets at night Add (important for BP control) Sarpagandha (if BP remains high) 250 mg at night only Continue Anulom Vilom Bhramari Chandra Bhedana 1 hour yoga Diet advice Reduce salt, pickle, fried food Take garlic (1–2 cloves daily) Include ash gourd juice / bottle gourd juice (morning) Avoid stress + late nights
Hello, It is commendable that you are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle through yoga and pranayama, which are vital for managing blood pressure. However, managing hypertension requires a careful balance between traditional and modern medicine. You should not stop taking Telmisartan 40 mg abruptly. Hypertension is often called a “silent killer” because damage can occur even if you feel fine. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs that provide stable, 24-hour protection against strokes and heart attacks. Stopping it suddenly can lead to “rebound hypertension,” where blood pressure spikes to dangerous levels. If you wish to transition to an Ayurvedic protocol, you must do so under the supervision. We will typically monitor your readings and slowly taper the dosage rather than stopping it all at once. In Ayurveda, hypertension is often viewed as an imbalance of Vata and Pitta affecting the Rakta Dhatu (blood). Arjuna acts as a Hridaya (cardiac tonic) to strengthen the heart muscle. Brahmi and Jatamansi address the Manas (mind) element, reducing stress-induced pressure. Start medicines according to this… 1. Abhyadi Kwath 20 ml with an equal quantity of water, twice daily after meals. This is a fermented preparation that improves cardiac efficiency. 2. Liposem Tablets 2 tablets twice daily after food. While often used for cholesterol, it helps maintain vascular integrity and healthy circulation. 3. Parthadhyarishta 20 ml with an equal quantity of water, twice daily after meals. This is a fermented preparation that improves cardiac efficiency. Keep a log of your blood pressure at the same time every morning and evening. Ensure you are on a strict low-sodium diet (Dashmoolarishta can also be helpful if there is associated swelling).
Rajendraji, it is encouraging to see that your yoga practice and Ayurvedic supplements have already started showing a positive trend in your BP. While Ayurveda can manage hypertension effectively, please do not stop Telmisartan immediately. We will aim to stabilize your blood pressure consistently below 130/80 mmHg. Once stabilized for 4-6 weeks, then you can discuss a supervised, gradual reduction of the allopathic dose with your cardiologist. Please start monitoring your BP weekly instead of monthly to track our progress more accurately 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Continue the current Arjuna ghanvati and Brahmi Vati as they are already providing a slide decrease in BP. 👇👇👇👇👇👇take 1) parthadyarishtam kashayam- 15 ml with 45 ml lukewarm water twice daily before food 2) sarpagandha vati- 1 tablet twice daily after food 3) ksheerabala 101 capsule- 1 capsule at bed time with warm milk 4) manasamitra vatakam- 1 tablet at bedtime Please closely monitor your BP after using these medicine
What is your current BP reading? If it’s within normal limit. you can slowly withdraw telmisartan.
Hi Don’t stop the medicine at once What you can do is continue your ayurvedic medicines but for allopathy you have stop reducing dose Stop after that when you feel your bp is normal
Hello It is not recommended abruptly to stop telmisartan instead it has to be gradually decreased based on continuous monitoring of your blood pressure and with support of ayurvedic medications.
No you cannot abruptly stop telmisartan. You will have to keep monitoring your blood pressure and slowly tapper the dose of telmisartan and then stop it.
Your efforts with yoga, pranayama, and Ayurvedic medicines are very good and supportive. However, it is not safe to stop Telmisartan suddenly on your own. Your current BP (around 140/90) is still in borderline range. Even if you feel better, BP can rise again silently if medication is stopped abruptly. The correct approach is: Monitor BP regularly (2–3 times per week) If readings consistently come down to around 120–130 / 80–85, then only gradual reduction can be considered Do not stop allopathy medicine suddenly — dose tapering under guidance is important Continue your current routine: Yoga, pranayama (especially bhramari, anulom vilom) Reduce excess salt Maintain good sleep Arjuna ghan vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food Brahmi vati – 1 tablet at bedtime Jatamansi ghan vati – 1 tablet at bedtime These can be continued for heart support and stress balance. After 4–6 weeks of stable readings, discuss with your physician before reducing Telmisartan. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)
Hello, Dear rajendra ji, Because your blood pressure is still around 140/90 , I would not advice stopping Telmisartan on your own at this point Why I wound not stop it yet, -140/90 is still hypertensive, not ideal control. For many adults, a common target is below 130/80 or at least consistently below 140/90 depending on overall risk -Arjuna may support heart health and may modestly help blood pressure, but it is generally considered supportive, not automatically.a replacement for an antihypertesnsive medicine. Some evidence suggests benefit, but it has usually been studied alongside standard care, not as proven substitute for stopping Bp medicines -You report only a slight decrease since starting Ayurvedic medicines. That does not show stable control enough to withdraw medications -Hypertension is often silent. feeling better does not necessarily mean blood pressure is controlled In Ayurveda, mild hypertension is often understood through imbalance involving Vata (especially stress, nervous system overactivity), sometimes Pitta (heat, irritability) and sometimes kapha (heaviness, vessel stiffness, metabolic factors), depending on constitution Your yoga, pranayam, no alcohol, no smoking, and balanced diet are all excellent and should continue Continue arjuna= as it is cardiac supportive, support vascular tone, may support mild Bp regulation , support stress related cardiac strain Role in your case= supportive not a replacement for telmisartan 2) Brahmi vati= stress reduction, sleep and nervous system support, helpful if Bp has anxiety/ stress component 3) Jatamansi= calming effect, may support autonomic balance, often considered when stress, palpitations, poor sleep ocontribute Continue Telmisartan for now Continue your ayurvedic support and lifestyle After 8-12 weeks of lower readings, gradual reduction is possible under supervision Do not stop suddenly as it can lead to -rebound rise in blood pressure -higher stroke risk -heart strain Check Bp at home 5-7 days per week initially -record morning and evening readings bring average not single readings Diet -less salt very important- often more powerful than people realise -fruits, vegetables -garlic in food -amla -warm water -avoid very salty pickles, papad, packaged foods -avoid excessive tea,coffee if sensitive Yoga/pranayam -anulom vilom -bhramari -chandra bhedana Also gentle walking after meals can help There is limited interaction , or no known direct interaction between arjuna and telmi, Thank you
dont stop telmisartan 40 abruptly - the dose can only be tapered as per your condition. The doctor prescribed this medicine will do its tapering as per your condition. You may continue using Arjuna ghanavati and brahmi vati - but donot stop using telmisartan
Do not stop allopathic medicine suddenly Regularly monitor your blood pressure if it’s below 110 then gradually reduce telmisartan
No, please do not stop Telmisartan 40 abruptly right now. Hello Rajendra ji. It is wonderful that you are feeling much better and have adopted such an excellent lifestyle. Your discipline with Yoga, Pranayama (especially Chandra Bhedana and Bhramari, which are fantastic for calming the nervous system), and avoiding alcohol and smoking is highly commendable. However, even with your clean lifestyle, your Telmisartan 40, and the Ayurvedic herbs, your blood pressure is currently 140/90. This is still slightly elevated. Telmisartan is a strong allopathic medication, and your body is used to it. If you stop it cold turkey, you are at a very high risk of Rebound Hypertension ✓Your current herbal protocol is perfectly designed. You are correctly combining Hridya (heart-strengthening) and Medhya (nervous system-calming) herbs. Please continue this exact regimen: Morning: Arjuna Ghanavati and Brahmi Vati Action: Arjuna actively tones the heart muscles and improves blood flow, while Brahmi safely reduces morning stress and regulates nerve impulses. Night: Arjuna Ghanavati and Jatamansi Ghanavati Action: Jatamansi is one of the most potent Ayurvedic herbs for inducing deep, restorative sleep and naturally lowering the pressure in your blood vessels overnight. ✓The Safe Tapering Protocol (Action Plan) If your ultimate goal is to become free of allopathy, you must do it scientifically and safely: Monitor Frequently: You cannot monitor your BP monthly if you want to change medications. You must start checking your BP at least twice a week, ideally at the same time each morning. Gradual Tapering: Instead of stopping entirely, the standard medical approach is to cut the dose in half (e.g., dropping from 40mg to 20mg) for a few weeks while strictly monitoring the BP to see if the Ayurvedic herbs can hold the pressure steady. Medical Supervision: Even though you do not wish to consult your allopathic doctor, I strongly advise having a physician physically monitor this transition. Tapering cardiovascular medication should never be done entirely unguided. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
