Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan

Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-KAN-de-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Atacand HCT
Dosage form: oral tablet (16 mg-12.5 mg; 32 mg-12.5 mg; 32 mg-25 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan?

Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan and tell your doctor right away.

If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

What should I with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to candesartan or hydrochlorothiazide, or if:

• you are unable to urinate; or

• you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• congestive heart failure;

• glaucoma;

• low or high levels of potassium in your blood;

• asthma or allergies;

• high cholesterol or triglyceride levels;

• gout;

• lupus;

• diabetes; or

• an allergy to penicillin.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. This medicine can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan?

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