A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers -- for example: 120/80. The top number is known as the systolic blood pressure and the bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure. During clinical studies in people taking candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, systolic blood pressure (the top number) decreased by 14 to 18 mmHg, on average, and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) decreased by 9 to 11 mmHg, on average.

By lowering blood pressure, candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide can decrease the risk of developing health problems, such as a heart attack or stroke, that are caused by long-term high blood pressure (see Effects of High Blood Pressure).

When and How Do I Take Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide?

Some general considerations for when and how to take candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide include:

Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide comes in tablet form. It is generally taken once a day.
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide may be taken with or without food.
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medicine in your blood.
For candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide will not work if you stop taking it.

Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing

The dose of candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:

Other medical conditions you may have
Other medications you may currently be taking
How you respond to candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide.

As with any medication, do not adjust your candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

(Click Dosing With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide for more information about dosing guidelines for candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide.)

Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Article Continues on Next Page >

<< Prev

Next >>

Life After a Stent: 5 Realistic Ways to Take Charge of Your Health

Candesartan HCTZ

List of references (click here)

Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD

Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Side Effects of Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

What Is Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

Dosing With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Drug Interactions With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Warnings and Precautions With Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Advertise with Us

About eMedTV

eMedTV serves only as an informational resource. This site does not dispense medical advice or advice of any kind. Site users seeking medical advice about their specific situation should consult with their own physician. Click Terms of Use for more information.