What should you avoid when taking candesartan?

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Candesartan (Atacand)? Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Can you drink while taking candesartan?

Your doctor may recommend that you do not drink alcohol while you are on candesartan because it will increase the risk of side-effects, such as feeling dizzy or faint.

What does candesartan interact with?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, lithium, drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ACE inhibitors including benazepril/lisinopril, birth control pills containing drospirenone).

Can candesartan dehydrate you?

You can easily become dehydrated while taking candesartan. It may take 2 to 4 weeks before your blood pressure is under control. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well.

Can I eat bananas while taking candesartan?

Candesartan (Atacand) can raise the amount of potassium in your body, so you might want to avoid eating too many bananas and other foods with high potassium. It’s important that you have regular visits with your doctor so they can check your blood tests.

Can candesartan make you gain weight?

For migraine prevention, candesartan (Atacand), is as effective as the frequently prescribed beta blocker propranolol (Inderal), a recent study found. Plus candesartan is less likely to cause weight gain than other migraine preventives 2 and is available as a generic.

Can you eat bananas while taking candesartan?

Does candesartan make you thirsty?

This product may cause a loss of too much body water (dehydration) and salt/minerals. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss, including: extreme thirst, very dry mouth, muscle cramps/weakness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, confusion, decreased urination.

Does coffee affect blood pressure medication?

Since caffeine can reduce the efficacy of beta-blockers, it is advisable to avoid drinking excess coffee while taking these medications. Beta-blockers are medications used in the treatment of hypertension and heart disease.