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Could Taking Atacand Plus Result In Tiredness And Fatigue?
I take a combination therapy antihypertensive med called Atacand plus for the past 5 years and I ve noticed a decrease in my memory as well as tiredness and fatigue during the day. Should I try taking the medication at night to see if it helps with these symptoms? I am also a shift worker so my schedule varies but I currently take the med in the morning regardless of what shift I m on. I do find I m more alert in the evenings.
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Hello,
Atacand plus contains an ARB and a diuretic. It's better to avoid the diuretic before sleep. Regarding your symptoms, some of them can be attributed to the drug but since you've been taking it for so many years, your doctor should look elsewhere first. Tiredness and fatigue require testing for low sodium and potassium levels - the diuretic may be implicated.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
Internal Medicine Specialist
Atacand plus contains an ARB and a diuretic. It's better to avoid the diuretic before sleep. Regarding your symptoms, some of them can be attributed to the drug but since you've been taking it for so many years, your doctor should look elsewhere first. Tiredness and fatigue require testing for low sodium and potassium levels - the diuretic may be implicated.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
Internal Medicine Specialist
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