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Atacand is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Abecard • Candagen • Candepres plus • Mylacand

Generic Drug

Candesartan

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Heartburn
Chest pain
Back pain
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

Heart failure
Condition
Congestive heart failure
Condition

Related questions

A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: candesartan?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is anyone familiar with atacand (candesartan) for bp?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: atacand (candesartan)?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

What happens if I take 27 sandoz-candesartan plus 16/12.5 mg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old male asked:

Took a double dose of atacand (candesartan) by mistake any advice?

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A 52-year old female asked:

My BP was 200/90 I am on 32mg atacand (candesartan). How much more can I take?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Is atacand (candesartan) a beta blocker?

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A 35-year old asked:

Why is propranolol less expensive than atacand (candesartan)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Is there a conflict between atacand (candesartan) and dilatrend?

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A 35-year old asked:

Has anyone who is prescribed candesartan experienced bad side effects?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old asked:

What are the effects of missing a single dose of atacand (candesartan)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

I'm curious as to why is propanolol less expansive than atacand (candesartan)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Can you tell me if atacand (candesartan) and beta blocker is safe to take together?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Can you please tell me the potential effects of missing a single dose of atacand (candesartan)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Can you have side effects whilst going off atacand BP med. He is slowly reduceing the 4mg dose?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked about a 50-year old female:

What is the difference between candesartan tablets and candesartan cilexetil tablets both at 16mg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 71-year old asked:

What can be done about osteoporosis of the lower spice I am having a reaction to atacand (candesartan)?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

What happens if I miss taking atacand (candesartan) in the evening can I take double dosage the next day, one am and one pm?

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A 47-year old asked:

Does the med atacand (candesartan) have a diuretic?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old male asked:

What is the different between losartan & candesartan?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does the med atacand (candesartan) contain a diuretic?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 59-year old male asked:

Nosebleeding side effects of atacand (candesartan) plus and zacor?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

I'm taking atacand (candesartan) plus for raynaud desease, does it really help?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Doctors, what is the difference between atacand (candesartan) and atacand (candesartan) hct?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Is atacand (candesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Side effects of taking candesartan cilextil with rampiril. Why would I need both?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old male asked:

Taking 2x1080mg K-Citra daily, 1x100mg zyloprim, (allopurinol) plus 1x16mg candesartan. Any contra-indications I should be concerned about?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old male asked:

Can you suddenly come off Atacand if bp has been normal? or must you wean? Was used for migraines, now cured. Safe to stop candesartan abruptly?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 72-year old female asked:

Can candesartan affect the kidneys or liver long term?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old male asked:

Can I take aspirin cardio with atacand (candesartan) 32 and concor 2,5?

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