Can starting a new brand of candesartan cause side effects even if you've been on it long term

[Chrissycl]

Was on amais brand for a long time now on different brands each time I get new prescription and seem to be having side efffects.

[Chrissycl]

Thank you glad of the reassurance

[Tessie28]

Hi, don't know but I think an increase in Candastartan has given me headaches... Nasty ones. I was on the smaller dose for years before my op. What particular effects are you getting?

[Chrissycl in reply to Tessie28]

I have been on same dose for about 3 years but now getting nasal congestion,back pain and headache, and today I start a new month of candessartan of yet another different brand

[Tessie28 in reply to Chrissycl]

Forgot to add the dizziness. Trouble is I'm on so much medication atm.

[Robin_RAA in reply to Chrissycl]

Hello there Chrissycl

I earlier posted about backpain with Candesartan here - healthunlocked.com/bhf/post... - are you still taking Candesartan and have the same issue/or swapped to another brand and its gone?

I have only taken/started on one brand (Krka) since middle January and still getting the back twinges/pain - really annoying as the drug does seem to keep my bp in check. Will give it a few more weeks (as sometimes the body can adjust to side affects after some time) but if still happening in a few weeks looks like i will need to change.

[Tugela]

What kind of reaction did you have?

[Chrissycl in reply to Tugela]

Stuffy nose,lots of back ache dizziness

[Andyman]

Yes happened to me when my pharmacist changed the brand of Statin I was taking. Was back to normal when they switched back.

[Chrissycl in reply to Andyman]

Yes I was ok when it was amais but suddenly boots were unable to get it so had different brands nearly every month and wondered why I seemed to have an everlasting cold

[Andyman in reply to Chrissycl]

Only nots at the Chemist it's say not to give that brand again. Seems to be working

[Qualipop]

I react badly to different brands. For some medication my GP prescribes a named band for me. For others the chemist tries to always get the same brand but it's not always possible. I am guessing I react to certain preservatves or colourings> I know I can't tolerate a certain yellow coluring. The main ingredient will be the same but what changes is the other things they add.

[xr1450]

Ask your doctor to specify the brand you are used to on the prescription. I have had similar problems to you but with a different medication.

Problem with the chemist is the buyers at head office buy the cheapest brand. If it's specified on the prescription they have to get it..

[Cotgravemonday]

I also get side effects from different brands, currently talking to doctor. I used to use one in a green/ yellow box supplied by manor chemist, this is no longer available, but it was fine for me