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Indications

Coreg is a medication that contains the active ingredient carvedilol. Coreg is a beta-blocker drug used to treat a variety of conditions related to heart function, including high blood pressure, heart failure, and left ventricular dysfunction following a heart attack.

Coreg works by blocking certain receptors on nerve cells and causing blood vessels to dilate, thereby helping to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow through arteries and veins.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Tiredness
• Low sex drive
• Impotence

Severe side effects include:

• Reduce blood flow to extremities
• Very slow heart rate
• Severe dizziness
• Unusual weakness
• Fainting
• The feeling of numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
• Blue fingers or toes
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Mental or mood changes
• Changes in urine output
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden weight gain
• Swelling of the lower extremities

This is not a complete list of Coreg’s side effects.

Cautions

Before taking carvedilol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heartbeat/heart rhythm problems, breathing problems, severe heart failure requiring hospitalization, liver disease, kidney disease, blood circulation problems, serious allergic reactions including those needing treatment with epinephrine, overactive thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism), a certain type of tumor (pheochromocytoma), other heart problems (such as Prinz metal’s variant angina), a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), certain eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma).

This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy, or faint. Most likely to occur within 1 hour after taking your dose, especially when you start carvedilol treatment or any time your doctor increases your dose. During these periods, avoid driving and doing hazardous tasks. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

People who wear contact lenses may have dry eyes while taking this medication.

Before having surgery (including cataract/glaucoma eye surgery), tell your doctor or dentist if you are taking or have ever taken this medication, and about all the other products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

If you have diabetes, this product may mask the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar falls too low (hypoglycemia).

Children may be at greater risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if they are vomiting or not eating regularly. To help prevent low blood sugar, feed children on a regular schedule. If your child cannot eat regularly, is vomiting, or has symptoms of low blood sugar (such as sweating, or seizures), stop this medication and tell the doctor right away.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness and lightheadedness.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using carvedilol. Carvedilol may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.

It is unknown if carvedilol passes into breast milk. However, it is unlikely to pass into breast milk in large amounts. There is a low risk that it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Coreg is available in the following form and strengths:

• Coreg Scored Tablet:
  • 25mg
  • 12.5mg
  • 6.25
• Carvedilol Tablet:
  • 25mg
  • 12.5mg
  • 6.25
  • 3.125

FAQ

How long will it take for Coreg to get out of your system?

This medication is completely removed from the body within 28-50 hours.

Can Coreg cause weight gain?

Weight gain is not a common effect and is not directly linked to this drug.

Does Coreg cause erectile dysfunction?

Yes, this type of medication could cause erectile dysfunction and low sex drive.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1634/coreg-oral/details
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020297s029lbl.pdf
3. https://www.drugs.com/coreg.html