What is Candesartan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CandesartanBrand:
Candesartan cilexetil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB); it may be used for the treatment of patients with hypertension and patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
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How do members experience Candesartan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 48 | 37 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 44 | 27 | |
| Migraine | 7 | 2 | |
| Support heart health | 6 | 4 | |
| Glomerulonephritis | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic headache disorder | 1 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 60 |
Member evaluations
Anne Brewitt
evaluated on Nov 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
- Side effects: None
slim18
evaluated on Dec 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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