Does the med atacand (candesartan) contain a diuretic?

Atacand (candesartan): No, Atacand (candesartan) is an blood pressure medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker or arb and acts on the renin angiotensin system to lower blood pressure.

No: Atacand by itself is an angiotensin receptor blocker, or arb, which is a vasodilator, not a diuretic. It is possible your Atacand is a combination pill, which includes a diuretic. This would typically be called atacand/hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). The hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) portion is a diuretic.

Atacand (candesartan) and diuretic: Yes, Atacand (candesartan) (a) can have, and is marketed, with a diuretic. A comes in various doses and each strenght has a 12.5 and 25 mg dose of hydrochlorthiazide added to if, it the physician choses to prescribe it.