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What is a
beta-blocker?
Beta-blockers are a class of drugs used to treat people with
high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a heart attack that reduced how well your heart pumps, and heart failure. If you have one of these conditions, your heart must work harder than normal to pump blood to your body. This increases the already-existing strain on your heart.
Beta-blockers work by blocking a hormone in your body that can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. By reducing these effects,
beta-blockers bring your blood pressure and heart rate down and slow the rate that your heart weakens.
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What is COREG CR?
COREG CR is a product from a class of prescription drugs called beta-blockers. COREG CR helps lower
high blood pressure in patients with hypertension, improves survival for patients with heart failure and reduces the risk of death for those who had a heart attack that reduced how well their heart pumps. If you would like more information, consult your doctor or continue to explore this site.
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What is the medical generic name for COREG CR?
The generic name for COREG CR is carvedilol phosphate Extended-release Capsules.
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What does COREG CR treat?
COREG CR is approved to:
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What are some side effects of COREG CR?
Some common side effects associated with COREG CR include:
- Shortness of breath
- A slow heartbeat
- Weight gain
- Fatigue – constant tiredness
- Hypotension – low blood pressure
- Dizziness or faintness
If you are taking COREG CR and have any of these symptoms, you should call your doctor. If you experience low energy, weakness, or dizziness, you should sit or lie down and avoid driving or hazardous tasks.
Beta-blockers may cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar or change blood sugar levels.
If you have diabetes, you should report any changes in blood sugar levels to your doctor.
Contact lens wearers may produce fewer tears or have dry eyes.
As with any medicine, if you are taking COREG CR, you should also tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
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Will COREG CR work for me?
Every person is different. COREG CR may not work for everyone. You should talk to your doctor about why he or she thinks COREG CR is right for you. Your doctor is the only person who can determine if COREG CR is working for you. Please read more here.
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If I also have other conditions, like diabetes or high cholesterol, is it OK to take COREG CR?
We encourage you to talk with your doctor or other health care provider. He or she knows your medical history, and is the best person to advise you about your health care.
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I am taking other medications, is it OK to take COREG CR also?
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you take – including vitamins, other natural health products, and medications like cold tablets that you can buy over the counter. There is always a chance that medications will interact with each other, but your doctor or pharmacist can advise you.
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Is it OK to stop taking my COREG CR?
If you are taking COREG CR, you should not suddenly stop taking it. With certain drugs like COREG CR, suddenly stopping your medication has led to chest pain and, in some cases, heart attack. If your doctor decides that you should stop taking
COREG CR, your doctor or health care provider may slowly reduce your doses over a period of time before stopping it completely.
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What if I have stopped taking COREG CR?
It is very important that you take your prescription medication as directed by your doctor. Failure to do so can often lead to more serious and costly health problems. Please notify your doctor if you have stopped taking your medication.
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How should I take COREG CR?
You should take COREG CR once daily as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to take COREG CR with food.
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Should I take COREG CR with food?
Yes, you should take COREG CR with food as instructed by your doctor.
Take COREG CR as a whole capsule in the morning with food. Do not crush, chew or take in divided doses.
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Please see Important Safety Information below.
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