Coreg Side Effects
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Coreg (carvedilol phosphate) is a prescription medication that belongs to a a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and cardiovascular system to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). Coreg also treats post-heart attack patients with reduced heart pumping function.
As with all medications, Coreg carries the risk of side effects. Side effects specific to Coreg include dizziness and lightheadedness, as well as more severe effects such as fainting or shortness of breath.[1] Carvedilol may help control cardiovascular conditions, but does not cure them. Carvedilol use should not be discontinued suddenly. Patients who suddenly stop taking it may experience serious heart problems such as severe chest pain, a heart attack, or irregular heartbeat.[2]
 Coreg | |
| Brand name for | Carvedilol phosphate |
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| Manufacturer | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Generic available? | Yes[3] |
| Uses | Treats heart failure and high blood pressure |
| Common side effects | Slowed heart rate, weight gain, throat irritation[2] |
| Who should not take Coreg | Those with an unusually slow heart beat; asthmatics; patients with serious liver issues.[2] |
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Common Coreg Side Effects
Coreg is generally well tolerated, and not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. Of those who do, the side effects will typically be mild in nature. The most common side effect of Coreg is dizziness. Nearly a third of heart failure patients, and about 6 percent of high blood pressure patients, feel dizzy with Coreg treatment.[4]
Other common side effects are tiredness, weakness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, joint pain, difficulty falling or staying asleep, cough, dry eyes, and numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs. Some side effects may be serious: fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing and swallowing.[5]
About Coreg Side Effects
Coreg Allergic Reactions
Coreg allergies are quite rare, but reactions to active ingredient carvedilol can be dangerous. In severe cases, patients may experience skin rash, swelling and itching of the throat or facial regions, and problems with breathing. Coreg also contains inactive ingredients, some of which may cause allergic reactions with certain patients.[6]
Coreg Precautions and Warnings
- Carvedilol may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Symptoms of hyperglycemia include extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, weakness and blurred vision. Patients with history of hyperglycemia are urged to inform their doctors of their condition.[1]
- Coreg can react with some intravenous circulation-boosting drugs known as inotropic medications.[2]
- Coreg is not recommended for asthma patients.[2]
- Patients who have an unusually slow heart rate or an irregular heartbeat are advised not to take Coreg.[2]
- Coreg is not recommended for patients who have been admitted to a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) for severe heart failure.[2]
- Patients are advised not to drink any alcoholic beverages or take any drugs that contain alcohol for two hours before and two hours after consuming carvedilol extended-release pills.[1]
- For contact lens wearers, the eyes may become dry as a result of using Coreg.[2]
- Coreg patients are urged to maintain their drug routine without interruption, as directed by a doctor. Those who stop treatment on their own are vulnerable to heart attack or chest pain. In most cases, doctors will taper Coreg use to avoid dangerous withdrawal effects.[2]
- Coreg can cause reactions with a number of prescription and OTC medications, including Tagamet, Paxil, Catapres, Lanoxin, Prozac, Epipen, MAOIs, Serpalan, and more.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a697042.html#side-effects
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 http://www.coregcr.com/#
- ↑ http://blood-pressure.emedtv.com/coreg/generic-coreg.html
- ↑ http://blood-pressure.emedtv.com/coreg/coreg-side-effects.html
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001012/
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-1634-Coreg+Oral.aspx?drugid=1634&drugname=Coreg+Oral
