Common Dizziness, Back pain, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Candelong Tablet
Candelong can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Candelong may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Candesartan an ACE inhibitor/ a beta blocker/ calcium channel blocker/ alpha blocker/ blood thinner?
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Q. Is Candelong safe?
Candelong is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Candelong the same as atacand?
No. Actacand is a prodrug containing Candelong cilexetil which gets hydrolysed to Candelong before absorption in body

Q. Is Candelong / Candelong cilexetil a statin?
No. Candelong is not a statin

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ paracetamol with Candesartan / Candesartan cilexetil?
Yes. However, you may require close monitoring by your treating doctor

Q. Can I take viagra with Candelong?
Yes. However, viagra may add up the blood pressure lowering effect of Candelong. Always consult your doctor before taking the combination

Q. Can I take aspirin with Candelong?
Yes. However, aspirin reduces the blood pressure lowering effect of Candelong and also prolonged combination use may affect your kidney function. You must consult your doctor prior to taking this combination

Q. Can I take diclofenac with candesartan?
Yes. However, diclofenac reduces the blood pressure lowering effect of candesartan and also prolonged combination use may affect your kidney function. You must consult your doctor prior to taking this combination

Q. Can I take lemsip with Candelong?
Yes. You can take lemsip (Paracetamol) with Candelong. However, always consult your doctor before taking any combination

Q. Does Candelong cause headaches/ hair loss/ weight gain/ erectile dysfunction/ constipation/ tinnitus/ cancer?
Yes. Candelong use may cause headache. However it is not known to cause hair loss, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, constipation, tinnitus or cancer. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Q. Does Candelong make you tired?
The use of Candelong may rarely make you tired

Q. Does Candelong work?
Yes. Candelong works if used at prescribed does for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.