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    • CANDESARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID (Generic for ATACAND HCT)

    • QTY 90
    • 16-12.5MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

CANDESARTAN; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (kan de SAR tan; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) treats high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels and helps your kidneys remove more fluid through the urine, which lowers blood pressure. It is a combination of an ARB and a diuretic.


CANDESARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID (Generic for ATACAND HCT) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Candesartan Cilexetil 16mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk for dangerously low blood pressure. Contact your care team right away if you experience dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, or blurry vision.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking thiazide diuretics. Ingesting alcohol can increase the risk for orthostatic hypotension when taking a thiazide diuretic.

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