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Is atacand a beta blocker
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
Atacand (candesartan): Is an angiotensin receptor blocker.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
A good medicine: Atacand (candesartan) belongs to the class called angiotensin-receptor-blocker, works by dilating blood vessels, including those in the kidneys. This ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 31 years experience
Generic vs brand: Propranolol is a generic beta blocker that lowers blood pressure & heart rate. If you're physically active, it may not be best drug unless you hav... Read More
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
You mean dilatrate?: Dilatrate belongs to a class: calcium-chanel-blocker. By itself, it does not interact with Atacand (candesartan) and thus they can be used together to... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
Like what?: All meds have potential side effects, from tylenol (acetaminophen) to chemo drugs... Candesartan is usually a very well tolerated drug. It all depends... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
See below: Propranolol is old and generic (introduced in the 1970s) Atacand (candesartan) is a branded drug because it's much newer so its patent hasn't expired.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Mary Callahananswered
Cardiology 30 years experience
Atacand (candesartan) : Usually you do not wean off by meds, most can be simply changed to another med that is better tolerated. If you are stopping it because you have alte... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 71-year-old member asked:
Dr. Angus Worthinganswered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Not from atacand (candesartan): Atacand does not cause bone loss. Osteoporosis can be caused by other medicines (prednisone, anti-seizure meds, possibly antacids). Treatment typicall... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
No: If you miss a dose, just get back on your normal schedule.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Jakubowiczanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Epistaxis: The nosebleeds are likely not a side effect of the Atacand or zocor (simvastatin) but as a result of uncontrolled high blood pressure or nasal dryness... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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