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Brand Names: Coreg, Coreg CR

Generic Name: carvedilol (Pronunciation: KAR ve dil ole)

• What is carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What are the possible side effects of carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What is the most important information I should know about carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• How should I take carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What happens if I overdose (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What should I avoid while taking carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• What other drugs will affect carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?

Carvedilol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.

Carvedilol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Carvedilol 12.5 mg-APO

oval, white, imprinted with APO, 12.5

Carvedilol 12.5 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, C33

Carvedilol 12.5 mg-TEV

oval, white, imprinted with 93, 7295

Carvedilol 25 mg-APO

oval, white, imprinted with APO, C25

Carvedilol 25 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, C34

Carvedilol 25 mg-TEV

oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 7296

Carvedilol 3.125 mg-APO

oval, white, imprinted with APO, C3

Carvedilol 3.125 mg-MYL

round, blue, imprinted with M, C31

Carvedilol 3.125 mg-TEV

oval, white, imprinted with 93, 51

Carvedilol 6.25 mg-APO

oval, white, imprinted with APO, 6.25

Carvedilol 6.25 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, C32

Carvedilol 6.25 mg-TEV

oval, white, imprinted with 93, 135

Coreg 12.5 mg

oval, white, imprinted with SB 4141

Coreg 25 mg

elliptical, white, imprinted with SB 4142

Coreg 3.125 mg

oval, white, imprinted with 39, SB

Coreg 6.25 mg

elliptical, white, imprinted with SB 4140

Coreg CR 10 mg

green/white, imprinted with GSK COREG CR, 10 mg

Coreg CR 20 mg

white/yellow, imprinted with GSK COREG CR, 20 mg

Coreg CR 40 mg

green/yellow, imprinted with GSK COREG CR, 40 mg

Coreg CR 80 mg

white, imprinted with GSK COREG CR, 80 mg

What are the possible side effects of carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• slow or uneven heartbeats;
• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
• swelling of your ankles or feet;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• depression; or
• cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Less serious side effects may include:

• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• tired feeling; or
• anxiety, nervousness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to carvedilol, or if you have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, severe liver disease, or a serious heart condition such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or slow heart rate (unless you have a pacemaker).

If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using carvedilol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using carvedilol.

Do not stop taking carvedilol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

Carvedilol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid drinking alcohol within 2 hours before or after taking extended-release carvedilol (Coreg CR). Also avoid taking medicines or other products that might contain alcohol. Alcohol may cause the carvedilol in Coreg CR to be released too quickly into the body.

Carvedilol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.

Hypertension often has no symptoms, so you may not even feel that you have high blood pressure. Continue using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.