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Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide

Atacand Plus
16mg / 12.5mg Tablets
Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide

Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide Information

Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth)
Candesartan Cilexetil (kan-de-SAR-tan sye-LEX-e-til), Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)

Treats high blood pressure. Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of an antihypertensive (blood pressure medicine) and a diuretic (water pill).

Brand Name(s):Atacand HCT
There may be other brand names for Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide.

When Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide if you have had an allergic reaction to candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or to sulfa drugs. You should not receive Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide if you are pregnant or are unable to urinate.

How to Use Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide with or without food.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide:

Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using lithium, digoxin (Lanoxin®), colestipol (Colestid®), cholestyramine (Questran®), a potassium supplement, a corticosteroid (such as cortisone or prednisone), pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, Relafen®, Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, Orudis®), a salt substitute, or other blood pressure medicine.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide.

Warnings While Using Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide:

Using Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, allergies, asthma, lupus, diabetes, or congestive heart failure.
Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

Possible Side Effects While Using Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea or vomiting
Lightheadedness or fainting
Severe diarrhea
Swelling of feet or lower legs
Unusual tiredness or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Stuffy nose

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Candesartan Cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088