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Introduction
of Candesartan
Candesartan is used
to treat high blood pressure. It blocks the action of certain
chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more
smoothly. Candesartan is sometimes prescribed for other uses;
ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Candesartan comes as
a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a
day with or without food. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
candesartan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Candesartan controls
high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take
candesartan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
candesartan without talking to your doctor.
side effects of
Candesartan
Candesartan may
cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away:
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dizziness
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lightheadedness
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congestion
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cough
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diarrhea
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headache
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muscle aches
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back pain
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fever
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sore throat
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runny nose
If you experience
any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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swelling of the
face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
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difficulty
breathing or swallowing
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fainting
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rash
Storage Conditions for
Candesartan
Keep
Candesartan in the
container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of
children. Store Candesartan
at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about
the proper disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
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