Compare Altace vs. Atacand
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers blood pressure.
Altace (ramipril) is a good blood pressure-lowering medicine that protects your kidney function. It's also a good option if you have trouble swallowing pills since you can open the capsules.
Lowers blood pressure.
Atacand (candesartan) is a good blood pressure-lowering medicine that protects your kidneys and has few side effects.
Upsides
- Altace (ramipril) is a first-choice blood pressure treatment for many people.
- It lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- It's recommended for anyone with heart failure since it lowers the risk of death and further damage to your heart.
- Altace (ramipril) is the only ACE inhibitor that you can open and sprinkle in applesauce or water.
- Atacand (candesartan) lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It works similar to ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril), but it doesn't have the same side effects like coughing and facial swelling.
- Protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- It's recommended for people with heart failure since it lowers the risk of death and further damage to your heart.
- Can be used in children older than 12 months.
Downsides
- Some people can get a dry cough while using this medicine. It ranges from a mild tickle in the throat to a persistent hacking cough.
- You'll need to get routine blood tests to see how this medicine is affecting your body.
- Women, be sure to use contraception while taking this medication since it can harm a fetus. It's also not safe to use if you're already pregnant.
- You'll need to get yearly blood tests while taking Atacand (candesartan) to see how it is affecting your body.
- It's not safe to use Atacand (candesartan) if you're pregnant.
- Atacand (candesartan) can cause the level of potassium in your blood to go up.
- You'll need to get medical help if you notice any unusual swelling around your head and neck.
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Low blood pressure11%
- Increased cough8%
- Dizziness4%
- Chest pain3%
- Nausea2%
- Low blood pressure when standing up2%
- Fainting2%
- Vomiting2%
- Vertigo2%
5possible side effects
- Upper respiratory infection6%
- Dizziness4%
- Back pain3%
- Sore throat2%
- Runny nose2%
Risks and risk factors
- Harm to fetus
- Women of childbearing age
- Cough
- Swelling of face and head
- African descent
- High potassium
- Current kidney problems
- Medicines that increase potassium
- Using salt substitutes
- Worsening kidney problems
- History of kidney problems
- Liver failure
- Birth defects and harmful to babies less than one year of age
- Women of childbearing age
- Infants less than one year old
- Worsening kidney problems
- History of kidney problems
- Swelling in the face and head
- African descent
- High potassium levels
- Current kidney problems
- Using medicines that increase potassium
- Using salt substitutes
- Low blood pressure
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that lower your blood pressure