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Emerging Writers' Festival  
22/04/2016

We spoke with Brodie Lancaster ahead of her appearance at the  launch of the  highly anticipated 2016 Emerging Writers’ Festival Program.  A superstar in our eyes, we can’t wait to hear her talk to us all about failure and ambition at The Wheeler Centre on 10 May.

You are performing at our Program Launch: ‘Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars’. Do you have moments you think about that encapsulate this theme in your own life?
You’ll have to hear my talk at the Program Launch to know the answer to that!
JK, but kind of. I guess all those in-between moments of limbo I’ve had in my life—times when I decided to move across the world or cut ties with someone or start (or quit) a big project—present that opportunity to either succeed or fail spectacularly. The decisions we make during those cloudy moments are what I think about when I hear the phrase, Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.

You do a lot – you founded the zine Filmme Fatales, you’re senior editor of The Good Copy, you write stuff yourself and have contributed to publications widely, plus more – how do you juggle all these things and transition between hats?
It’s not super glamorous or inspiring, but I don’t do much more but work. Even right now, I’m writing these answers as I go HAM on my inbox on an Amtrak from Portland to Seattle, where I’m giving a big talk tomorrow. But ultimately, everything I do kiiiiinda connects in some way, so each disparate job helps another.
The Good Copy is my day job—I’m a senior editor there and I work on editorial copywriting projects from nine to five—and it helps to keep my brain active and work out my technical writing muscles.
I put that exercise into practice when it comes to freelancing and I need to take feedback, be concise and clear in my arguments and phrase juuust the right tweet to share stuff I’ve written. (lol)
I work on Filmme Fatales both at work (it’s published by The Good Copy) and during any moment of downtime I have.
Oh, and I’m also trying to write a book right now hahahaha. I know.

What have you been working on lately?
I’m at the end of a two-month trip around America right now. While here, I’ve been covering the SXSW Film program for Filmme Fatales, I gave a talk in New York City and I’m about to give a talk on fangirls and One Direction at the EMP Pop Conference in Seattle. After that, I’m going to be taking a week in LA to work on my book a little more before I come home and get back into everything I talked about doing in the previous question.

What are you excited by in the Australian literary landscape at the moment?
Without sounding like a douchey name-dropper, I’m excited by how many people I know (or even just people my age, with similar levels of writing and life experience as I have) have books out that I can buy and read, and that so many other people can too! The first thing I’m doing when I get home is buying Jennifer Down’s Our Magic Hour; I just saw Omar Musa’s book Here Come The Dogs at Powell’s in Portland; Minna Gilligan’s Time After Time, which came out last year, is one of my favourite non-fiction books. As someone who is trying to write a book right now and who never ever thought I would or could or should write a book, it’s encouraging and invigorating to read incredible work by people who make that feel possible.

Have you any advice for fellow writers?
I have a lot! But real quick, I think it is very important to remember to write what you know and like, and not what you think you’re supposed to be writing for whatever trend/style/internetty reason.

What aspects of the Emerging Writers’ Festival do you look forward to?
I love seeing everyone from Twitter IRL!!!!!! Also I really love the diversity of the programming (shoutout to me and my fellow cute’n’smart members of this year’s Programming Advisory Committee) and the commitment EWF has always had to programming people who aren’t just ~big names~; I always hear about or meet people at the festival whose work I didn’t know about before the event takes place.

Brodie Lancaster is the editor of Filmme Fatales, a zine about women and cinema, and a senior editor at The Good Copy, a writing studio in Collingwood. 

She has written for Rookie, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vulture and other publications. Her first book, a pop culture memoir called No Way! Okay, Fine!, will be out next year with Hachette.

Early Bird Tickets to The National Writers’ Conference are available now. Taking place over two days, with over seventy speakers, The National Writers’ Conference features panels, conversations, and performances, allowing you meet this year’s Ambassadors and other writers from around Australia.

Golden Tickets to the Emerging Writers’ Festival are also available now. Golden Tickets are your passport to the Emerging Writers’ Festival. They will give you access to the National Writers’ Conference, plus the rest of the festival including all panels, talks, performances and selected workshops.

The 2016 Emerging Writers’ Festival program launches on Tuesday, 10 May at The Wheeler Centre.

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Telmisartan in Australia: A Doctor’s Practical Review

From the desk of a practising Australian physician

Attention: The Silent Threat You Can No Longer Ignore

If you are over 30, there is a good chance you have been told your blood pressure is “a bit high” — or you have a family member who has. High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it quietly damages your heart, brain, kidneys and blood vessels while you feel completely normal. You may not feel sick, but every unchecked high-pressure day adds to your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and even dementia.

As a doctor, I see the same worry in patients every week: “I don’t want to take a tablet forever.” “Will the medication make me feel worse?” “I have heard blood pressure tablets cause a cough or dizzy spells.” These concerns are valid. But the cost of doing nothing is much higher.

That is why I want to walk you through telmisartan — one of the most widely prescribed, once-daily blood pressure medicines in Australia. It is PBS listed, available as a generic, and in my practice it has become a preferred option for many patients over 30 because of its 24-hour control, tolerability, and organ-protective benefits.

Interest: Why Telmisartan Is Different

Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a natural hormone that narrows your blood vessels and raises blood pressure. Telmisartan blocks its action, allowing blood vessels to relax and widen. This lowers blood pressure smoothly and reduces strain on the heart.

What makes telmisartan stand out among blood pressure medicines?

In my experience, patients are often surprised by how well they feel once their blood pressure is controlled — more energy, fewer headaches, better sleep, and greater peace of mind.

Desire: What This Means for Your Daily Life

Let’s be honest: a medicine is only good if it fits into real life. Over-30s are busy managing work, family, mortgage stress, and often caring for ageing parents. You need a blood pressure medicine that is simple, predictable and safe alongside everyday situations. Here is how telmisartan performs in the areas patients ask about most.

Common Side Effects: What to Expect

No medicine is completely free of side effects, but telmisartan is generally well tolerated. Most side effects are mild and tend to settle within the first few weeks. The table below summarises the common ones and what you should do.

Common side effect What it feels like What to do
Dizziness or light-headedness Usually when standing up quickly, especially in the first few days Stand up slowly. If it persists or you feel faint, speak with your GP.
Headache Mild to moderate, often temporary as blood pressure adjusts Paracetamol is generally safe. See the paracetamol section below.
Fatigue Feeling unusually tired early in treatment Usually improves after 1–2 weeks. Do not stop the medicine without advice.
Back pain, sinusitis, diarrhoea Mild and often unrelated to treatment, but reported Report to your doctor if bothersome or persistent.
High potassium Rarely causes symptoms; detected on blood tests Your doctor will monitor potassium, especially if you have kidney disease.

Withdrawal Symptoms: Can You Just Stop?

One of the most common questions I hear is: “Will I become addicted?” The answer is no. Telmisartan does not cause addiction or a withdrawal syndrome like some sedatives. However, do not stop telmisartan suddenly.

If you stop, your blood pressure can rebound to dangerously high levels within days, increasing your risk of stroke or heart attack. You may feel anxious, have headaches, or notice your heart pounding. These are not classical withdrawal symptoms — they are the return of uncontrolled hypertension.

If you want to stop or change treatment, always work with your GP. We can reduce the dose gradually, switch medicines, or address any side effect that is troubling you.

Telmisartan and Paracetamol Safety

Good news: paracetamol is considered safe to use with telmisartan for everyday pain, headache, fever or mild arthritis discomfort. There is no clinically significant interaction between telmisartan and paracetamol at standard doses. Always follow the label and do not exceed 4 grams of paracetamol per day from all sources.

Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac unless your doctor has approved them, because NSAIDs can reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of telmisartan and strain the kidneys.

Telmisartan and Ginseng

Ginseng is popular in Australia for energy and general wellbeing, but it is not always benign with blood pressure medicine. Different types of ginseng can have unpredictable effects on blood pressure and may interfere with how telmisartan works. Some patients have experienced raised blood pressure or altered heart rate when combining the two.

My advice is simple: if you take telmisartan, avoid ginseng supplements unless your doctor or pharmacist has specifically reviewed the product and said it is safe for you.

Telmisartan and Dental Procedures

Many patients worry about dental visits. The key message is: tell your dentist you take telmisartan. Do not stop it before a routine dental procedure unless your dentist or doctor specifically instructs you to.

Dental local anaesthetics sometimes contain adrenaline, which can temporarily raise heart rate and blood pressure. Your dentist can choose an adrenaline-free anaesthetic if you have poorly controlled hypertension or heart problems. For major dental surgery or sedation, the anaesthetist will also need to know your full medication list.

Stopping telmisartan before dental work can cause a blood pressure spike, which is more dangerous than continuing it.

Telmisartan and Hepatic Impairment Dosing

If you have liver problems, dosing needs extra care. Telmisartan is mostly cleared through the liver and bile, so it can accumulate if your liver function is reduced.

Liver function Recommended telmisartan dosing
Normal liver function Usually start at 40 mg once daily; can increase to 80 mg once daily if needed.
Mild to moderate hepatic impairment Start at 20 mg once daily. Maximum dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily.
Severe hepatic impairment Not recommended. Your doctor will consider alternative treatment.

Always tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, hepatitis, or heavy alcohol use. Your liver function may be monitored while you take telmisartan.

Return Unused Telmisartan to Pharmacy Australia

Australia has an excellent, free program for safe medicine disposal called the Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) project. If you change dose, stop treatment, or have expired telmisartan, do not flush it down the toilet or throw it in the bin. Simply return it to any local pharmacy. The pharmacist will accept it free of charge and ensure it is destroyed safely.

This protects your family, waterways and the environment. It also reduces the risk of someone accidentally taking outdated or inappropriate medication.

Telmisartan Recall Information Australia

Patients sometimes worry when they hear about medicine recalls. At the time of writing, there is no active TGA recall for telmisartan in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) monitors all medicines and publishes recall information publicly.

If a recall ever occurs, you will usually be contacted by your pharmacist or doctor. You can also search the TGA’s System for Australian Recall Actions (SARA) online at any time. Generic telmisartan brands have a long track record of safety and quality in Australia.

Quick Reference Table: Specific Situations

Situation Key point to remember
Dental procedure Tell your dentist. Do not stop telmisartan unless instructed.
Liver impairment Mild to moderate: start 20 mg, max 40 mg daily. Severe: avoid.
Common side effects Dizziness, headache, fatigue — usually mild and temporary.
Withdrawal No addiction, but do not stop suddenly — BP may rebound dangerously.
Paracetamol Safe to use together at standard doses.
Ginseng Avoid or discuss first; may unpredictably alter BP.
Unused medicine Return to any Australian pharmacy via RUM program.
Recalls Check TGA SARA; no active telmisartan recall at time of writing.

Action: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure Today

You do not have to accept high blood pressure as an inevitable part of ageing. With telmisartan, many Australians over 30 achieve smooth, 24-hour blood pressure control with one small tablet a day — protecting their heart, brain and kidneys without the daily cough that plagues older blood pressure medicines.

If you feel tired, anxious about your health, or worried about becoming a heart attack or stroke statistic, now is the time to act.

  1. Book an appointment with your GP. Ask for a full blood pressure assessment and discuss whether telmisartan is suitable for you.
  2. Bring this article. Use the tables above to talk through side effects, liver dosing, dental safety and interactions.
  3. Ask about PBS-subsidised telmisartan. Your doctor can prescribe a brand that keeps your costs low.
  4. Fill your prescription at a local Australian pharmacy. If you have questions, speak with the pharmacist — medicines counselling is free.
  5. Return any unused or expired telmisartan to your pharmacy. Safe disposal protects everyone.

Final thought from my practice: The patients who do best on telmisartan are those who take it consistently, check their blood pressure at home, and keep open communication with their healthcare team. A single daily tablet is a small investment for a longer, healthier life.

This article is general information only and does not replace individual medical advice. Always consult your Australian GP or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping any medicine.



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