Candesartan and Insomnia: What Users Say

• Rit...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Been on Candesartan for over a year. The side effects are terrible headaches, tingling of face and arm, insomnia, constant fatigue, dry cough, constant need of clearing throat. The list goes on! I don't recommend it!"

• Tir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 26, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking candesartan for years and now have concluded that it is causing my nasal issues. My nose always feels clogged, and I am a mouth breather which, in turn, causes a lot of dental issues. Now with the COVID-19 virus and having to wear a mask, this has become an even bigger issue. I thought my problems may be caused by this drug, and after reading a lot of the reviews, I am sure it is. It may also be the cause of sleeping and stomach issues as well. It has been effective to lower my BP, but I don’t like the side effects since I am a very active person, and it is slowing me down."

• Can...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 23, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "This pill works well but has bad side effects. Pain in the back of the neck, back, feet, legs, arms, and even fingers. Stomach issues. Anxiety every evening. Palpitations, such as a thumping heartbeat. Dizziness. Tight throat and trouble breathing. Headaches. Ear pain and head congestion. Trouble sleeping. Tinnitus. Itching. All this on just 8mg. Does lower blood pressure from 160/80 to 130/72. Blood pressure rises in the evening for some reason. I am a female aged 73."

• Net...
• October 24, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I was prescribed this drug for migraine prevention, starting at 4 mg and increasing the dosage by 4 mg until I got to 16 mg, if the migraines had not improved. They didn't, and the side effects I experienced were extremely loud tinnitus at 8 mg and above, hair loss, acid reflux resulting in the need to take omeprazole to counteract this, insomnia, hot sweats, nausea, and weight gain of 22 lb due to the fact that I felt so ill, I was unable to do regular exercise. Not a nice drug and did not reduce the severity of my migraine."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "Family many with high blood pressure. I had approximately 140/76, 136/80. Started candesartan after two other meds caused side effects. Candesartan only took BP down maybe to 130/76. After 3 months, I quit it cold. Gained 10ths on it, very tired in afternoons, sleep terrible, anxiety often, but no cough, no headaches, no water retention, but must have slowed my metabolism to gain 10 lbs in the first month. Took 8 mg only."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "I was initially prescribed 4 mg BD, but my BP wasn’t coming down enough, so it was increased to 6 mg BD. I have now noticed more side effects such as insomnia, headaches, nocturnal, and aching joints, particularly my legs. I thought candesartan was the way forward after I had tried so many other antihypertensives and none of them worked or the side effects were horrendous, but I’m beginning to change my mind. I will be speaking to the surgery about these problems."

• Dav...
• August 26, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Side effects for me are headaches, muscle pain, and insomnia."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "Does lower BP at 16 mg. But the cost is headaches, neck pain & stiffness? Pounding heartbeat. Tingling in fingers & legs, feet. Stomach cramps. Insomnia. Muscle, joint pain everywhere. Congestion."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "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."

• Tre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "It worked like a charm to get rid of my migraines - I am completely pain-free for the first time in years. However, it seemed to cause insomnia and weight gain for me."