Does Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Alcohol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide and Alcohol. The stored summary is: Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur with hydrochlorothiazide component. The mechanism involves additive hypotensive effects. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive hypotensive effects
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Alcohol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider