About Coreg® (Carvedilol)
Coreg® Uses
Coreg® (Carvedilol) lowers blood pressure and increases the output of the heart. It is prescribed for
people with congestive heart failure to increase survival and reduce the need for hospitalization. It is
also used to control high blood pressure. It is often used with other drugs.
How To Take Coreg®
Take Coreg® twice a day with food. If you are taking the drug for high blood pressure, there should be
improvement within 7 to 14 days.
Coreg® Side Effects
Side effects of Coreg® cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your
doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking
Coreg®.
More common Coreg® side effects may include:
Back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, fever, headache,
increased blood sugar levels, joint pain, low blood pressure, muscle aches, nausea, pain, respiratory
infection, sinus problems, slow heartbeat, sore throat, swelling, urinary infection, vision changes,
vomiting, weakness, weight gain.
Less common Coreg® side effects may include:
Allergy, blood in urine, dark stools, feeling of illness, gum disease, high blood pressure, impotence,
increased sweating, infection, kidney problems, lack of sensitivity to touch, palpitation, reddish or
purplish spots, shortness of breath, sleepiness, tingling or numbness, trouble sleeping, vertigo,
weight loss.
Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal thinking, anemia, asthma, changeable emotions, convulsions, decreased sex drive in males,
digestive bleeding, dry mouth, hair loss, hearing problems, heart problems, impaired concentration,
increased urination, itching, memory loss, migraine, nervousness, paralysis, rapid heartbeat, rash,
ringing in ears, sensitivity to light, skin flaking, slow movement, wheezing, worsening of depression.
Coreg® Medical Precautions
Avoid Coreg® if you have asthma, certain serious heart conditions, or liver disease. Do not take the
drug if it causes an allergic reaction. Coreg® sometimes aggravates chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
If you have either condition, make sure the doctor is aware of it. You'll need to use the drug cautiously.
Report any weight gain or shortness of breath to your doctor immediately. Liver damage is a rare side
effect of the drug. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop these signs of liver disorder: appetite
loss, dark urine, flu-like symptoms, itching, pain in your side, or yellowing of the skin. You will
need to be switched from Coreg®.
Coreg® Drug Interactions
If Coreg® is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or
altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Coreg® with any of the
following:
Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure and heart medications such as Calan, Cardizem, Isoptin, and
Verelan)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Clonidine (Catapres)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Diabetes pills such as Diabinese, Glucophage, and Rezulin
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Insulin
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Quinidine (Quinaglute)
Reserpine (Ser-Ap-Es)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Coreg® Medical Notes
Coreg® has not been adequately studied in pregnant women; and it is not known whether the drug
appears in breast milk. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, check with your doctor
immediately.
Coreg® Missed Dosages
If you miss a dose of Coreg®, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Coreg® Storage
Coreg® should be stored at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep the container
tightly closed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug. No liability can be taken as a result of using this information.
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