Candesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Atacand
Reviews for Candesartan
- Red...
- May 12, 2010
"Dry cough a nuisance, but this is the best of all the medications used to treat my husband's hypertension."
- ver...
- August 29, 2009
Candesartan "So far, so good at 8 mg of Atacand."
- Aus...
- 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 32 mg. I asked my doctor if I could cut it back to 16 mg, and he said don't try to fix it if it works."
- Anonymous
- September 29, 2011
Candesartan "Did not help blood pressure at all. Made pulse go high-106 at one point. Went back to Cozaar."
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 30, 2024
"I am taking candesartan for high blood pressure. I am having difficulty sleeping and wonder if there is anything I can use that is a prescription? I am in Canada. My doctor cannot recommend anything."
- Anonymous
- June 19, 2022
"This is a dangerous drug, be careful of this. I had side effects of dizziness and low heart rate, so I ended up in the A&E."
- dar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 25, 2021
"Been on candesartan a few months, 4 mg, and I notice soft and loose stools, unsteadiness - but it is good for bringing down my BP, though."
- Edw...
- 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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 10, 2024
Candesartan "Used 32mg, no side effects but BP rose from 150/80 to 180/92."
- Ang...
- August 11, 2021
"I have been on Candesartan Cilexetil for 7 days. The only side effect really is a slight cough and some anxiety, so hoping this will abate as time goes on."
- Mik...
- 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."
- Ben...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 6, 2021
"Limited use. Blood pressure has hardly reduced, and I have been on them for 3 years. Would like to change medication or see a cardiologist."
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"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."