Micardis and Cotrim drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Micardis (telmisartan) and Cotrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim). Common drug interactions include back pain among females and interstitial lung disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Micardis and Cotrim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Micardis?

Micardis has active ingredients of telmisartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 27,605 Micardis users. Check the latest studies of Micardis.

What is Cotrim?

Cotrim has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. eHealthMe is studying from 8,890 Cotrim users. Check the latest studies of Cotrim.

On Jul, 31, 2026

35 people who take Micardis and Cotrim together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Micardis and Cotrim, by gender? *:

female:

Back pain
Blood creatinine increased
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder)
C-reactive protein increased
Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Cervical cyst (mucus-filled cyst on the surface of the cervix)
Chest discomfort

male:

Interstitial lung disease
Malignant melanoma in situ (early stage of cancer in melanocyte)
Abscess (pus)
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
Blood bilirubin increased
Blood creatinine increased
Blood phosphorus decreased
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
Chills (felling of cold)
Chronic allograft nephropathy (failure of kidney transplant)

What are the common drug interactions of Micardis and Cotrim, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Urinary tract infection
Acute tonsillitis
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
Dental caries
Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)
Dizziness
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
Enterocolitis (inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon)
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
Gingival bleeding (bleeding gums)

30-39:

Renal disorder (kidney disease)
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
Upper respiratory tract inflammation
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
Wound decomposition
Abscess (pus)
Blood creatinine increased
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
Chronic allograft nephropathy (failure of kidney transplant)
Dermal cyst

40-49:

Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
Diarrhoea
Renal vessel disorder (disease of kidney vessel)
Urinary tract infection
Alanine aminotransferase increased
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
Blood creatinine increased
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

50-59:

Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
Dermal cyst
Headache (pain in head)
Infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
Nervousness
Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat)
Rhinitis allergic (inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergy)
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

60+:

Interstitial lung disease
Malignant melanoma in situ (early stage of cancer in melanocyte)
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
Blood bilirubin increased
Blood phosphorus decreased
C-reactive protein increased
Constipation
Dermal cyst
Diarrhoea
Disease progression

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 28.57%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 20.00%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 17.14%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 17.14%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 5 people, 14.29%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 5.71%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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