Candesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Atacand

Candesartan has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 85 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 21% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 52% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Candesartan

Bryan
August 26, 2018

"I have been on candasartan for over a year. It upset my tummy a lot"

Was this helpful?Yes No

46 Report

Simon
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 12, 2019

"Tried Calcium Channel blocker and felt ill and tired. Tries AEB and gave me cough. Candisartan brought blood pressure down to normal and no side effects"

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

42 Report

Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 30, 2016

"Severe depression, anxiety, panic attacks . Quality of life has decreased..Sometimes does not lower blood pressure. Have asked my doctor to switch me to another receptor blockers called Teteven."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

57 Report

donlw...
June 3, 2010

Atacand (candesartan) "This medicine caused me to have hot flashes, after taking it for a week."

2 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

81 Report

Davelom
August 26, 2015

"Side effects for me are headaches, muscle pain & insomnia"

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

57 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Janjann
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 28, 2017

Atacand (candesartan) "The only medication that controls my blood press all the time, even when in a stressful situation. Still have to take a diuretic. No hot flashes or ear draining."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

37 Report

Chester...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 17, 2019

"works well at 8 mg brought numbers from 160/95 to 120/75 only interaction is palpitations especially with a couple glasses of wine"

5 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

28 Report

Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 28, 2022

"I started 8mg for my BP 140/90 and after 6 months I had to go to 16mg. After that feel like my head never rest. I have a constant sound in my head.. has anyone else experienced this?"

3 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

12 Report

cazzie
September 3, 2014

Atacand (candesartan) "Chronic sinus and ear drainage"

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

43 Report

liy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 11, 2023

"Been taking candesartan for a month and BP higher than ever"

Was this helpful?Yes No

8 Report

Chippy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 21, 2021

"I have been taking candesartan for 5 weeks and I am experiencing congestion, taste, smell, and hearing problems, my BP is fine now, also feeling tired ."

5 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

17 Report

Anonymous
September 29, 2011

Atacand (candesartan) "Did not help blood pressure at all. Made pulse go high-106 at one point. Went back to Cozaar."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

45 Report

veron...
August 29, 2009

Atacand (candesartan) "So far so good at 8mg of Atacand."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

46 Report

Aussie...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 22, 2021

"I've been taking candesartan now for about 12 months and my BP is 118/ 70, I'm on 32mg, I asked my Dr if I could cut it back 16mg and he said don't try and fix it if it works."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

15 Report

Redjudy
May 12, 2010

"Dry cough a nuisance but this is the best of all the medications used to treat my husband's hypertension."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

42 Report

Anonymous
June 19, 2022

"This is a dangerous drug, be careful of this. I had side effects of dizziness and low heart rate so ended up in the A&E."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

5 Report

darren
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 25, 2021

"been on candesartan a few months 4mg and I notice soft and loose stools, unsteadiness - but it is good for bringing down my my BP though"

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

5 Report

Angie
August 11, 2021

"I have been on Candesarten Cilexitil for 7 days. The only side effect really is a slight cough and some anxiety so hoping this will abate as time goes on."

Was this helpful?Yes No

3 Report

Edward
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 27, 2023

"I was using the lowest dosage, but it caused erectile dysfunction for me. Not recommended at all."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

1 Report

Mike
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 20, 2020

"I have COPD so do regular spirometry = fev1 39. HAD to switch from Olmetec to C . Found spiro results poor."

4 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

1 Report

Ben
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 6, 2021

"limited use blood pressure has hardly reduced and I have been on them 3 years would like to chance medication or see a cardiologist"

4 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

0 Report

Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.