Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 40 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: 40 to 80 mg orally once a dayComments: Most of the antihypertensive effect is present within 2 weeks; maximum blood pressure reduction at a given dose is generally observed within 4 weeks of starting that dose.
Usual Adult Dose for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction:
80 mg orally once a dayComments:-It is unknown whether doses lower than 80 mg are effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.-When initiating this drug for cardiovascular risk reduction, monitoring of blood pressure is recommended, and if appropriate, adjustment of other medications that lower blood pressure.Use: Reduction of risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in patients 55 years or older at high risk of developing major cardiovascular events who are unable to take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.  High risk for cardiovascular events can be evidenced by a history of coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or high-risk diabetes (insulin-dependent or non-insulin dependent) with evidence of end-organ damage.
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