Candesartan cilexetil vs. Clonidine: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Candesartan cilexetil and Clonidine. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 146,977 people who take Candesartan cilexetil and Clonidine, and is updated regularly.
What is Candesartan cilexetil?
Candesartan cilexetil has active ingredients of candesartan cilexetil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 15,294 Candesartan cilexetil users. Check the latest studies of Candesartan cilexetil.
What is Clonidine?
Clonidine has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 65,644 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.
146,977 people who take Candesartan cilexetil and Clonidine are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Clonidine (clonidine)
- Candesartan Cilexetil (candesartan cilexetil)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Candesartan Cilexetil:
- not at all: 2.25 %
- somewhat: 13.22 %
- moderate: 37.6 %
- high: 36.89 %
- very high: 10.04 %
Clonidine:
- not at all: 5.98 %
- somewhat: 20.61 %
- moderate: 34.79 %
- high: 28.89 %
- very high: 9.73 %
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DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Candesartan cilexetil (14,488 reports)
- Clonidine (63,895 reports)
Browse all side effects of Candesartan cilexetil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Clonidine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on candesartan cilexetil and clonidine (the active ingredients of Candesartan cilexetil and Clonidine, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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