Key result
Telmisartan 80 mg was significantly more effective than losartan 50 mg and valsartan 80 mg for reducing 24-hour mean blood pressure.
Why the study?
Does telmisartan 80 mg improve 24-hour blood pressure control compared to losartan, valsartan, or amlodipine in hypertensive patients?
Meta-Analysis
Yes
Does telmisartan 80 mg improve 24-hour blood pressure control compared to losartan, valsartan, or amlodipine in hypertensive patients?
Telmisartan 80 mg provides superior 24-hour blood pressure control compared to losartan 50 mg and valsartan 80 mg in hypertensive patients.
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Supports preferring telmisartan for reliable 24-hour BP control; extends comparative ARB efficacy data from ambulatory monitoring trials.
Neutel et al. (2003) conducted a meta-analysis in hypertension. telmisartan vs. losartan 50 mg and valsartan 80 mg was evaluated on 24-hour mean blood pressure. Telmisartan 80 mg was significantly more effective than losartan 50 mg and valsartan 80 mg for reducing 24-hour mean blood pressure.
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