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What Is Candesartan Used For?Some people may wonder, "What is candesartan used for?" Healthcare providers prescribe candesartan to help lower blood pressure and increase the efficiency of the heart. Although candesartan does not cure heart conditions, it does lower the risks associated with long-term high blood pressure. Candesartan has also been shown to decrease the hospitalizations and death rates in people who have congestive heart failure.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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