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Candesartan

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Candesartan is an antacid which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Atacand • Abecard • Candagen • Candepres plus • Mylacand

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Low blood pressure

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)?

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A 34-year old asked:

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

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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?

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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)?

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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 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?

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A 59-year old male asked:

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

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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?

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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?

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A 34-year old male asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

Have you heard and what do you think of candesartan for migraines. I have daily migraines and my neurologist want to try me on this. ?

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