(Dosage): Micardis Essential HTN 40 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg once daily. May be combined w/ thiazide-type diuretics. Prevention of CV morbidity & mortality 80 mg once daily. Micardis Plus Take once daily. Severe HTN Max: 160 mg alone & w/ hydrochlorothiazide 12.5-25 mg/day. Max effect attained 4-8 wk after start of treatment.