Candesartan Cilexetil Coupons & Prices

Looking for a candesartan cilexetil coupon? Candesartan cilexetil is a widely prescribed generic blood pressure medicine (the generic version of Atacand), and because it is generic it is already one of the lower-cost options in its class. Even so, the cash price can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing before you fill can make a real difference. Rx.com checks prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find today's best price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or show your free discount coupon at the pharmacy.

What is candesartan cilexetil and how does it work?

Candesartan cilexetil is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, or ARB (specifically a selective AT1 receptor antagonist). It works by blocking a natural substance in the body that tightens blood vessels, which helps the vessels relax and widen so blood can flow more easily and blood pressure drops. It is sold under the brand name Atacand, and a combination product, Atacand HCT, pairs it with hydrochlorothiazide.

It is FDA-approved to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and in children 1 year and older, and to treat certain types of heart failure (NYHA class II-IV with reduced ejection fraction) to lower the risk of cardiovascular death and heart-failure hospitalizations. It may be used on its own or together with other blood pressure medicines. Your doctor will decide whether it is right for you.

How much does candesartan cilexetil cost without insurance?

Candesartan cilexetil is available as a generic, which usually keeps the price well below the brand-name Atacand. But there is no single set price. What you pay in cash can differ widely between pharmacies in the same town, which is exactly why comparing pharmacies is worth the few seconds it takes. A free Rx.com discount coupon can be used at the pharmacy counter whether or not you have insurance, and in some cases the coupon price beats an insurance copay.

To see real, up-to-date prices, enter your ZIP above. We compare more than 60,000 pharmacies and show you today's price at each one so you can pick the lowest and bring your coupon along.

Candesartan vs. other ARBs and alternatives

Candesartan belongs to a family of blood pressure medicines called ARBs, and there are several closely related generics. If your prescriber is weighing options, common alternatives include losartan, valsartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, and irbesartan. All are generic and work in a similar way, though they differ in dosing and cost.

Because prices for each of these can vary, it can be worth comparing a few. Only your doctor can decide which ARB fits your health needs, but Rx.com makes it easy to check the cash price on any of them before you fill.

Safety and side effects to know

Candesartan cilexetil carries a boxed warning for fetal toxicity: medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system can injure or cause the death of a developing baby. If you become pregnant or plan to, tell your doctor right away, as this medicine is usually stopped as soon as pregnancy is detected. Other possible risks include low blood pressure (especially if you are dehydrated or on a low-salt diet), high potassium levels, and reduced kidney function. Risk of kidney problems can be higher in people with narrowing of the kidney arteries or heart failure, or when combined with NSAID pain relievers, water pills (diuretics), or aliskiren.

This is general information, not medical advice. Do not combine candesartan with aliskiren if you have diabetes, and generally avoid using it together with an ACE inhibitor. Your provider will typically monitor your potassium and kidney function. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full medication list and any side effects you notice.