Candesartan Cilexetil

Common brands: Atacand, Lasix, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81

Top reporter: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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25,771
Total Reports
7,453
Serious Reports
2,375
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.22%)

Patient Demographics

Male
10,408
Female
14,108

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Candesartan Cilexetil.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 1,694
5.3%
2 FATIGUE 1,662
5.2%
3 NAUSEA 1,601
5.0%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,541
4.8%
5 HEADACHE 1,534
4.8%
6 DIZZINESS 1,446
4.5%
7 DIARRHOEA 1,316
4.1%
8 MALAISE 1,302
4.1%
9 FALL 1,246
3.9%
10 OFF LABEL USE 1,225
3.8%
11 PAIN 1,151
3.6%
12 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 1,130
3.5%
13 HYPERTENSION 1,115
3.5%
14 VOMITING 1,100
3.4%
15 ASTHENIA 1,040
3.2%
16 PYREXIA 984
3.1%
17 ARTHRALGIA 974
3.0%
18 HYPOTENSION 934
2.9%
19 COUGH 932
2.9%
20 PNEUMONIA 925
2.9%
21 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 884
2.8%
22 ANXIETY 790
2.5%
23 DRUG INTERACTION 786
2.5%
24 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 744
2.3%
25 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 681
2.1%
26 INSOMNIA 679
2.1%
27 PRURITUS 673
2.1%
28 WEIGHT DECREASED 670
2.1%
29 CONFUSIONAL STATE 655
2.0%
30 RASH 655
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.