CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet)
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side effects with vitamins
can you take carvedilol with vitamins B12, B6, Krill oil, Multi vitamin, Iron?
by Margie Hunt in Cedar Grove, In, 07/09/2010
direct sunlight
What are the risks reasons why direct sunlight is a risk while taking this medication. Is there a way to lessen or overcome the riak? Thank You, Laurie
by laurie Tobin in florida, 05/08/2010
Medicines along with carvediol
Would like to know that along with carvediol can i take other drugs sucha atenelol and amlodipine as a regular courcse of mdication?
by vikas in ahemedabad india, 04/13/2007
Extreme depression associated with carvedilol
My brother (60 years old) is taking carvedilol as a treatment for an enlarged heart. He has become morbidly depressed, does not want to communicate with anyone, has no strength, and either cannot sleep at night or, when he does, has terrible nightmare...
by Van O. Wright in Costa Mesa, CA, 11/25/2005
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet)
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
CARVEDILOL (By mouth)
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Coreg
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Carvedilol (KAR-ve-dil-ole) Treats high blood pressure and mild or moderate congestive heart failure (CHF). This medicine is a beta blocker.
When To Not Use CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of beta blocker medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, Corgard®, Inderal®, Lopressor®, Toprol®, Tenormin®), or if you have asthma, liver disease, or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.
How Should You Use CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- It is best to take this medicine with food.
- Never share your medicine with anyone. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 4 hours away, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Some drugs should not be taken together because they can interact. A drug interaction may cause mild to very serious medical problems. It can also make one of the drugs not work properly or make it too strong.
- There are many drugs that can interact with carvedilol. This especially includes cyclosporine (Neoral®, Sandimmune®), and medicines for asthma, chest pain (angina), depression, diabetes, or heart rhythm problems. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these medicines, or if you are using other medicines to treat your high blood pressure.
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have circulation problems, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or diabetes.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar, and it may cover up symptoms of very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
- If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
CARVEDILOL (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
- Fainting or severe dizziness
- Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
- Swelling of your feet or ankles
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual weight gain
- Wheezing or trouble breathing If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Cold hands and feet
- Feeling dizzy, drowsy, or depressed
- Trouble having sex
- Trouble sleeping
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
