Candesartan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Atacand
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur,
if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as
soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Arm, back or jaw pain; bleeding gums; chest pain or discomfort; chest tightness or heaviness; chills; cough or hoarseness; dizziness; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; joint pain; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat,
hands, legs, feet, sex organs; lightheadedness; lower back or side pain; nausea; nosebleeds; pain or discomfort in arms,
jaw, back or neck; painful or difficult urination; shortness of breath; sweating; swelling of feet or lower legs; vomiting
Frequency not known
Abdominal pain; black, tarry stools; bloody urine; coma; confusion; convulsions; dark urine; decreased urine output; difficult or troubled breathing; general
feeling of tiredness or weakness; headache; hives or welts; increased blood pressure; increased thirst; itching; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; muscle pain or cramps; nervousness; numbness or tingling in
hands, feet, or lips; pale skin; redness of skin; skin rash; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips
or in mouth; stomach pain; swelling of face, ankles, or hands; unusual bleeding
or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; upper right abdominal pain; weakness
or heaviness of legs; weight gain; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts
to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side
effects continue or are bothersome:
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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