Common Questions about Atacand

Is Atacand a beta blocker?

No, Atacand is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs). Both ARBs and beta blockers can lower blood pressure, but they work in different ways. Your doctor will choose the best blood pressure medicine for you based on your medical history.

How long does it take for Atacand to start working?

Maximum reduction in blood pressure is generally obtained 2 weeks after starting Atacand, but it can take 4-6 weeks for this blood pressure medicine to take full effect. Your doctor may increase the dose at two-week intervals, depending on how effective Atacand is in lowering blood pressure.

What is the best combination with candesartan (Atacand)?

If you don’t get clinically significant blood pressure reduction on one blood pressure medicine, your doctor may prescribe combined therapy with an ARB such as candesartan cilexetil (Atacand) and a diuretic (water pill), beta blocker, or other blood pressure medications. If clinical adverse events occurred on Atacand, your doctor may stop Atacand and give you a blood pressure medicine from a different drug class, such as a beta blocker.

Can I cut Atacand tablets in half?

Yes, you can cut Atacand tablets in half along the score line. For example, if you are on a dose of 16 mg per day but have 32 mg tablets, you can split the 32 mg tablet in half.

Is Atacand bad for the kidneys?

Some people experience impaired renal function and even acute renal failure on Atacand. Risk factors for this complication include narrowed blood vessels in the kidneys (renal artery stenosis) and severe congestive heart failure. Your doctor will check for renal impairment (reduced kidney function) before starting treatment and periodically order kidney function tests while you are on Atacand (candesartan cilexetil).

Is Atacand safe during pregnancy?

Atacand is not safe during pregnancy. It can cause severe birth defects in the unborn baby. Stop taking Atacand (candesartan cilexetil) and call your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while on this blood pressure medicine.

What is the price of Atacand without insurance?

Without insurance, Atacand can be as high as $389.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $65.21 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Atacand with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Atacand—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Atacand. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.