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What is a
beta-blocker?
Beta-blockers are a type of medicine used to treat people with
high blood pressure (also called hypertension). People who have had a heart attack that reduced how well their heart pumps, or who have heart failure, may also take a beta-blocker. These conditions put extra strain on your heart by causing it to work harder than normal to pump blood throughout your body. This increases the strain on your heart.
Beta-blockers work by blocking a hormone in your body that can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. By blocking this hormone, 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 type of medicine called a beta-blocker. COREG CR helps to lower
high blood pressure, helps people with heart failure live longer, and increases the chance of survival for those who have had a heart attack that reduced how well their heart pumps. If you would like more information about COREG CR, talk with your doctor or read more on 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 side effects caused by COREG CR include:
- Shortness of breath
- A slow heartbeat
- Weight gain
- Feeling tired (fatigue)
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Dizziness
- Faintness
- Runny nose / sore throat
If you are taking COREG CR and have any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away. If you feel tired, weak, or dizzy, you should sit or lie down and avoid driving or doing dangerous tasks.
Beta-blockers may hide 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.
People who wear contact lenses may produce fewer tears or have dry eyes.
Before you start taking COREG CR, you should tell your doctor about all of the medicines 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 with your doctor about why he or she thinks COREG CR is right for you. Your doctor is the only person who can decide if COREG CR is working for you. Please read more here.
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If I also have other conditions, such as diabetes or high cholesterol, is it okay to take COREG CR?
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including diabetes and high cholesterol. Your doctor will tell you if COREG CR is safe for you to take.
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I am taking other medicines, is it okay to take COREG CR, too?
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take—including vitamins, other natural health products, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines. There is a chance medications will interact with one another. But your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what symptoms to look for and what to do if you have a reaction.
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Is it okay to stop taking my COREG CR?
Do not stop taking COREG CR without first talking with your doctor. With certain medicines like COREG CR, suddenly stopping your medicine can cause chest pain and, in some cases, heart attack. If your doctor decides that you should stop taking COREG CR, he or she 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 medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Not taking your medicine exactly as your doctor prescribed can cause serious health problems. Please talk with your doctor right away if you have stopped taking your medicine.
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How should I take COREG CR?
You should take COREG CR once a day 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 1 capsule of COREG CR each 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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