Atacand (Candesartan) PrecautionsBefore you buy Atacand (Candesartan) from any online pharmacy or international pharmacy and start using this prescription drug, tell your physician regarding your medical history, especially if you have kidney and liver ailments, high blood levels of potassium, heart problems, severe dehydration and/ or diabetes. Before using this generic drug, you should also tell your physician if you have any allergic reactions to ACE inhibitors such as captopril and/ or lisinopril. This generic drug may make you feel dizzy and, hence, exercise caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness, such as driving or using machinery. Also limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. In order to minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Elderly people using this generic drug need to exercise additional caution, as they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug, especially the dizziness effect. Also do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking this medication, unless your doctor has told you to. Pregnant women should use this medication only when it is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy. This medication should not be used during the last six months of the pregnancy due to the risk for fetal harm. Since it is not known if this drug passes into breast milk, nursing mothers need to consult their physician before using Atacand (Candesartan). To be sure this medication is helping your condition; your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis.

Atacand (Candesartan) InteractionsAtacand (Candesartan) interacts with certain medications and, hence, they should not be used in combination. Before you buy Atacand (Candesartan) and start using this medication, tell your physician about all the prescription drugs and over-the-counter/ herbal products used by you, especially digoxin, lithium, certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, potassium-sparing ‘water pills’, potassium supplements or salt substitutes. While using this generic drug, you need to check the labels on all your medicines, such as cough-and-cold products and/ or diet aids, as because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products and do not start or stop any medicine without the approval of your physician.In addition, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this prescription drug, as it can lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Atacand (Candesartan). You should also avoid taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking this prescription drug, unless your doctor has told you to. Also avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

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