Candesartan Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
candesartan (
Atacand®) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition you are being treated for
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking
- How you respond to candesartan.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Candesartan Dosing for High Blood Pressure
The recommended starting dosage of candesartan for most people with
high blood pressure (
hypertension) is candesartan 16 mg once a day. Based on the
blood pressure response or candesartan side effects, the dosage may be increased or decreased. With each change in dosage, it may take several weeks to see the full effects of candesartan on
lowering blood pressure. Most people require a final dose of candesartan 2 mg to 32 mg either as one daily dose or two smaller doses.
If you have moderate to severe liver disease (including
cirrhosis), your healthcare provider may choose to start with a lower dose of candesartan and monitor you more closely.
Candesartan Dosing for Congestive Heart Failure
The recommended starting candesartan dosage for people with
congestive heart failure is candesartan 4 mg once a day. Every couple of weeks, your healthcare provider may increase your dose to a target dose of candesartan 32 mg once a day. If side effects occur, a lower dose may be recommended.