The cost of my other medications for the colitis problem rapidly consume my medicare D allotment in 4to 6 months. I am retired and on a fixed income. Is there any substitute that can be purchased in generic form for the Atacand?
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Q: I take atacand 8mg. Is there any substitute that can be a generic. I have ulcerative colitis also.
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9/18/09 12:25pm
Hi Maria,
The generic name for Atacand is candesartan. Your physician and pharmacist would be good resources to help determine alternative medications available.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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