Candesartan · Medicine question

Can it be taken during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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It is generally avoided in pregnancy and is contraindicated during the second and third trimesters. Contact the prescriber promptly if pregnancy occurs.

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