A healthcare provider can prescribe candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide to help lower blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV segment outlines how candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide works, its potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV resource explains that the most common side effects of candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide include an upper respiratory infection, dizziness, and back pain. This page also covers some of the more serious and rare side effects.
What is candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide used for? As this eMedTV article explains, candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower blood pressure in adults, as well as to reduce the risks associated with long-term high blood pressure.
This eMedTV article explains that for people with high blood pressure, a common starting dose of candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide is 16 mg/12.5 mg once a day. This page also covers general guidelines for dosing with candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide.
As this eMedTV page explains, candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide can interact with several drugs, including diuretics and potassium supplements. This page explains how these drug interactions with candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide can affect your health.
This eMedTV resource outlines some of the warnings and precautions with candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, such as being aware of drug interactions and avoiding the medication while pregnant. This page also explains who should not take the drug.
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