Medication·Interactions·Reviewed June 9, 2026
Candesartan interactions.
Candesartan has 5 documented interactions in the NutriStack database, including 1 flagged to avoid or as a serious conflict. The full interaction list is below. None of this is a substitute for your prescriber's advice.
Candesartan at a glance.
A quick, data-grounded summary. The full tables are below.
Candesartan has 5 documented interactions in the NutriStack database, including 1 flagged to avoid or as a serious conflict. The full interaction list is below. None of this is a substitute for your prescriber's advice.
Substances that interact with candesartan.
Every supplement and medication in the NutriStack database with a documented interaction with this drug, highest-severity first. Open any pair for the mechanism and sources.
| Substance | Interaction | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | Conflict | Candesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, raises serum potassium by reducing aldosterone-driven renal potassium excretion. Combining it with... |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Caution | Coenzyme Q10 has shown a mild blood-pressure-lowering effect in some trials. When combined with candesartan, the antihypertensive effect could be... |
| Garlic Extract | Caution | Garlic extract can produce a modest blood-pressure-lowering effect. Taken with candesartan, the antihypertensive effects may be additive, which... |
| L-Citrulline | Caution | L-Citrulline may add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Candesartan. |
| Magnesium Glycinate | Caution | Magnesium Glycinate may add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Candesartan. |
The full candesartan profile.
Uses, typical dosing, side effects, and the cited evidence for this medication.
Common candesartan questions.
Quick answers drawn from the tables above.
What interacts with Candesartan?
In the NutriStack database, Candesartan has 5 documented interactions. The most notable include Potassium, Coenzyme Q10, Garlic Extract, L-Citrulline, and Magnesium Glycinate. Check any specific combination before taking it and confirm with your prescriber.
Which substances should I avoid with Candesartan?
Candesartan is flagged against 1 substance in the database, including Potassium. These pairings carry a higher risk and should be reviewed with a clinician before combining.
Is it safe to take Potassium with Candesartan?
NutriStack classifies the Potassium and Candesartan pairing as conflict: Candesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, raises serum potassium by reducing aldosterone-driven renal potassium excretion. Combining it with potassium... Avoid routine potassium supplements while taking candesartan unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a clinician. Have serum potassium and... Always confirm with your prescriber.
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