Candesartan and Diethylpropion interaction

Candesartan and Diethylpropion: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Candesartan (Candesartan cilexetil) label · effective 2026-01-15

Moderate

Very rarely, hypotension may be severe such that it may warrant the use of intravenous fluids and/or vasopressors.

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From the Diethylpropion (Diethylpropion Hydrochloride ER) label · effective 2026-05-29

Moderate

The pressor effects of diethylpropion and those of other drugs may be additive when the drugs are used concomitantly; conversely, diethylpropion may interfere with antihypertensive drugs (i.e., guanethidine, a-methyldopa).

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.