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

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

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

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
Condition
High blood pressure
Condition
Heart failure
Condition
Congestive heart failure
Condition

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Atacand (candesartan)?

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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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Is atacand (candesartan) a beta blocker?

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

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

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

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A 71-year old asked:

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

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Does the med atacand (candesartan) have a diuretic?

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Is atacand (candesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

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Does the med atacand (candesartan) contain a diuretic?

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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?

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A 37-year old asked:

What number of milligrams of toprol (metoprolol) would I have to take to equal 12.5 mg of atacand (candesartan)?

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A 54-year old male asked:

My BP ranges from 152/95 and 115/65, pulse rate 75-41, I am on Atacand (candesartan) plus 16/12.5mg daily with 75 mg low dose aspirin. Is this ok. I am 54 yrs old?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Dear Dr, my mom Is 74 years old, her blood pressure is high at the moment, 170/105 I gave her 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil, but only went down 150/ 95 within 15 minutes, is that normal? How long will it take for the blood pressure to go down ?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Dear Dr, my mom Is 74 years old, her blood pressure is high at the moment, 170/105 I gave her 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil, but only went down 150/ 95 within 15 minutes, is that normal? When should it go down ? How long will it take for the blood pressu

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A 73-year old female asked:

For a person early 70's, slight blood pressure 130,with type 2 diabetes using insulin before meals, which of the two is better Atacand (candesartan) or Micardis (telmisartan)?

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What happens if someone takes premarin, (conjugated estrogens) atenolol, candesartan, and flecainide acetate?

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