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 (i.e., common cold; 6%)
- Dizziness (4%)
- Back pain (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose
Candesartan serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands; unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, tiredness, chest pain, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, pounding heart, nausea
- Severely low blood pressure: lightheadedness, dizziness, feeling faint, tiredness, confusion
- Severe allergic reaction: hives; rash; itching; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
Source: DailyMed
More on Candesartan side effects
The following Candesartan 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:
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
joint pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
lightheadedness
lower back or side pain
nosebleeds
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sweating
swelling of the feet or lower legs
vomiting
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach 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
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pale skin
redness of the skin
skin rash
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
weakness or heaviness of the legs
yellow eyes or skin
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:
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.
