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How Long Does It Take To Switch From Ramipril To Candesartan?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Question: Switching from Rampiril 2.5mg to Candesartan 8mg on my specialist's instructions. How long should the Rampiril be discountinued before the Candesartan doses should start. Avoiding double actin of the drugs.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows :

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that everything will depend on your BP values level.

But as a general rule, if no relative hypotension is present, facing that 2.5 mg Ramipril is considered a low dose, Candesartan may be started the next day of Ramipril withdrawal.

It is necessary to closely monitor blood pressure values for a couple of days (several times daily), when starting a new antihypertensive drug, to better adjust the daily maintenance dose.

You need to discuss and review your BP values with your prescribing doctor.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri

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How Long Does It Take To Switch From Ramipril To Candesartan?

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows : Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that everything will depend on your BP values level. But as a general rule, if no relative hypotension is present, facing that 2.5 mg Ramipril is considered a low dose, Candesartan may be started the next day of Ramipril withdrawal. It is necessary to closely monitor blood pressure values for a couple of days (several times daily), when starting a new antihypertensive drug, to better adjust the daily maintenance dose. You need to discuss and review your BP values with your prescribing doctor. Hope to have been helpful to you! Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri