	What Is COREG CR?

Taking COREG CR

Frequently Asked Questions About COREG CR

Talking with Your Doctor

	Risks & Side Effects
	COREG CR for High Blood Pressure
	Taking Care of Your Heart
	Heart-Health Tools
	COREG CR for a Heart Attack that Reduced How Well Your Heart Pumps
	COREG CR for Heart Failure

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Talking with Your Doctor

It is important that you understand your condition and the goals of your treatment. Talking openly and honestly with your doctor can help him or her know how to help you, and know if COREG CR is working for you. These tips may help you talk with your doctor:

Ask your doctor as many questions as you need to understand what he or she is saying. You may also want to ask your doctor to draw a picture to better explain the information
If your doctor orders a medical test, be sure to ask why the test is being done and what is involved in having the test. Also, ask for the results so that you can review them with your doctor
Work with your doctor to make a weekly exercise schedule that is safe for you. Be sure to ask what exercises you should do and for how long, and if you should wear a brace or special clothing, such as supportive shoes

Preparing for your visit

To prepare for your doctor visit, you may want to:

Write down your questions, concerns, and any symptoms or trouble you are having with taking your medicine
Download and complete the Appointment Checklist. This list has sample questions you may want to ask your doctor
Make a list of:
- Past medical problems or surgeries you have had
- Any prescription and over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any vitamins and supplements
Ask a family member or friend to come with you to your visit. He or she can help you take notes or ask questions about the information your doctor provides

Filling out the Appointment Checklist

Download the Appointment Checklist to help you review important issues or questions with your doctor. Print this list before each visit. Check off each question or issue that is important to you. You may not need to talk with your doctor about each issue.

For more information on talking with your doctor, download and print these brochures:

Talking with Your Doctor about High Blood Pressure: This brochure includes a list of questions to ask your doctor about high blood pressure and its treatments
Talking with Your Doctor about Life After a Heart Attack: This brochure lists questions on topics such as medicine, diet, and exercise for those who have had a heart attack
Talking with Your Doctor about Heart Failure: This brochure provides tips for talking with your doctor, such as how to make an exercise plan that is safe for people living with heart failure

See Important Safety Information below

The information on this Web site is designed to supplement the information provided by your doctor; it is not meant to replace it. This information is not meant to provide medical advice. Your doctor should always be your main source of information about your condition and how to manage it.

COREG CR is approved for the treatment of hypertension, which is also known as high blood pressure.

COREG CR is approved to reduce the risk of death in patients who had a heart attack that reduced how well the heart pumps.

COREG CR is approved to increase survival in patients with mild to severe heart failure.

Important Safety Information

It is important for patients to take their medicine every day as directed by their doctor or health care provider. If patients stop taking COREG CR suddenly, they could have chest pain and/or a heart attack. If the doctor decides that a patient should stop taking COREG CR, the doctor may slowly lower the dose over a period of time before stopping it completely.

Some common side effects associated with COREG CR include shortness of breath, a slow heartbeat, weight gain, fatigue, hypotension, diarrhea, increases in blood sugar, dizziness, faintness, or runny nose/sore throat. People taking COREG CR who have any of these symptoms should call their doctor. Additionally, if patients experience fatigue or dizziness, they should sit or lie down and avoid driving or hazardous tasks. Beta-blockers may mask the symptoms of an overactive thyroid or low blood sugar, or may alter blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should report any changes in blood sugar levels to their physician. Contact lens wearers may produce fewer tears or have dry eyes. As with any medicine, patients taking COREG CR should first tell their doctor what other medications they are taking. COREG CR should be taken with food.

Some people should not take COREG CR, including those with severe heart failure who are in the intensive care unit (ICU) in the hospital. Also, people should not take COREG CR if they take certain intravenous drugs that help support their circulation (inotropic medications). Other people who should not take COREG CR are those who have (1) asthma or other breathing problems, or (2) a very slow heartbeat or certain conditions that can cause the heart to skip a beat (irregular heartbeat), (3) severe liver problems, or (4) serious allergic reactions to Coreg^® (carvedilol).