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	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Who Can And Cannot Take Candesartan

NHS medicines information on who can take candesartan and who may not be able to take it.

Who can take candesartan

Most adults aged 18 and over can take candesartan.

Children aged 6 years and over can also take it, but only to treat high blood pressure.

Candesartan is meant for people who have tried taking blood pressure-lowering medicines called ACE inhibitors (such as ramipril and lisinopril) in the past, but had to stop taking them because of side effects such as a dry cough.

Who may not be able to take candesartan

Candesartan is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to candesartan or any other medicine
have diarrhoea (or if you've recently had it) or you're being sick (vomiting)
have been on a low salt diet
recently had a kidney transplant
have severe liver disease or a problem with the drainage of the bile from your gall bladder (biliary obstruction)
have diabetes
have heart, liver or kidney problems
have low blood pressure (hypotension)
are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you're breastfeeding

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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