Candesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Atacand
Candesartan has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 88 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 22% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% 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"
- 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"
- 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."
- donlw...
- June 3, 2010
Atacand (candesartan) "This medicine caused me to have hot flashes, after taking it for a week."
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- Davelom
- August 26, 2015
"Side effects for me are headaches, muscle pain & insomnia"
- 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."
- 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"
- cazzie
- September 3, 2014
Atacand (candesartan) "Chronic sinus and ear drainage"
- 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?"
- 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 ."
- 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."
- liy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 11, 2023
"Been taking candesartan for a month and BP higher than ever"
- veron...
- August 29, 2009
Atacand (candesartan) "So far so good at 8mg of Atacand."
- 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."
- Redjudy
- May 12, 2010
"Dry cough a nuisance but this is the best of all the medications used to treat my husband's hypertension."
- 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."
- 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"
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 10, 2024
Atacand (candesartan) "Used 32mg, no side effects but BP rose from 150/80 to 180/92."
- NannyG
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 19, 2024
"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."
- 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"
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"For the past few months I have noticed a fast and irregular heartbeat which at times scared. I stopped taking the candesartin 3 days ago and I feel so much better. Will be visiting doctor asap"