Candesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Atacand HCT?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Candesartan HCTZ?;Atacand? Plus;Co-Candesartan/HCT;Mylan-Candesartan HCTZ;PMS-Candesartan HCTZ;Sandoz-Candesartan Plus
Uses
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- Candesartan lowers blood pressure by lowering a strong chemical in the body.
- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) lowers blood pressure and gets rid of extra salt and water in the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take early in the day to keep from having sleep problems.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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