The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection (4%)
- Back pain (3%)
- Flu-like symptoms (3%)
- Dizziness (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Itching
- Rash
- Muscle spasm
- Blurry vision
- Stomach cramps
Candesartan/HCTZ serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint or fainting
- Kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling, unexplained weight gain
- Abnormal electrolyte levels: nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, low energy, fluttering heartbeat
- Vision problems: vision changes, eye pain
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Candesartan/HCTZ side effects have also been reported
Along 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
dizziness
dryness of the mouth
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
lightheadedness
muscle cramps
unusual tiredness
vomiting
weak pulse
weakness
Rare
Arm pain
chest pain or tightness
fast heartbeat
large, hive like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
trouble breathing
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
chills
confusion
lower back or side pain
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
unusual bleeding or bruising
weakness or heaviness of the legs
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Back pain
headache
joint pain
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
sweating
trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
hair loss, thinning of the hair
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
inability to have or keep an erection
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
redness of the skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
severe sunburn
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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