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What Causes Tiredness, Weakness And Coughing After Having Candesartan?
Question: I have been taking Candesartin Cilexetil 32 mgs along with 1/2 tab of Chlorthalidone (25mg) daily for 3 months now...I feel tired, no energy, coughing, leg cramps & right knee pain with minor swelling.
In general...feel like crap.
Can I split this Candesartin pill in half (reducing dose to 16mgs)?
BP 130/79
HR 74 bpm
Also experiencing shortness of breath with little activity
In general...feel like crap.
Can I split this Candesartin pill in half (reducing dose to 16mgs)?
BP 130/79
HR 74 bpm
Also experiencing shortness of breath with little activity
Brief Answer:
Rule out angina/heart failure through echo/stress test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Shortness of breath with little activity is suggestive for angina and/or heart failure. I highly advise to run further tests to rule out angina/heart failure first:
- Echocardiogram
- stress test
After ruling them out, you can safely reduce the dosage.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
Rule out angina/heart failure through echo/stress test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Shortness of breath with little activity is suggestive for angina and/or heart failure. I highly advise to run further tests to rule out angina/heart failure first:
- Echocardiogram
- stress test
After ruling them out, you can safely reduce the dosage.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
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