Drug Interactions between Atacand and atenolol
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Atacand (candesartan)
- atenolol
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Atacand and atenolol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Atacand
A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with Atacand.
- Atacand is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Atacand is used to treat the following conditions:
atenolol
A total of 435 drugs are known to interact with atenolol.
- Atenolol is in the drug class cardioselective beta blockers.
- Atenolol is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
atenolol food
Applies to: atenolol
You may take atenolol with or without food, but take it the same way every time. Avoid consumption of large amounts of orange juice to prevent any changes in your atenolol levels. Orange juice could decrease the effectiveness of atenolol.
candesartan food
Applies to: Atacand (candesartan)
If you are taking candesartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.