Coreg CR is a medication commonly used to treat conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page covers specific uses of the drug, describes how it works, and lists some of the possible side effects of the medicine.
Common side effects of Coreg CR seen in people with heart failure include fatigue, diarrhea, and nausea. This eMedTV page also lists side effects seen in people using this drug for high blood pressure and explains which problems require medical attention.
Coreg CR is a medication that is used for treating heart failure and high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV site covers other approved uses of Coreg CR, discusses its use in children, and explains how it can be used for "off-label" purposes.
The recommended starting dosage of Coreg CR for people with high blood pressure is 20 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource also provides dosing guidelines for people with congestive heart failure or who have just had a heart attack.
Alpha blockers, digoxin, and cyclosporine may cause drug interactions with Coreg CR. This eMedTV article provides a more detailed list of medicines that may cause drug interactions and describes the potential risks of these interactions.
Talk to your doctor before taking Coreg CR if you have asthma. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings for Coreg CR. Because this drug may not be the best choice for everyone, this article also includes information on who should not take it.
Wheezing, seizures, and vomiting are symptoms that may occur with an overdose of Coreg CR (carvedilol CR). This eMedTV segment lists other possible overdose symptoms and describes the various treatment options that are available.
The full risks of using Coreg CR (carvedilol CR) during pregnancy are not currently known. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on pregnancy and Coreg CR, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug was used in animal studies.
The manufacturer of Coreg CR (carvedilol CR) warns against using this drug while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides more information about breastfeeding and Coreg CR, and explains whether this medicine passes through breast milk.
Coreg CR (carvedilol CR) is not available in generic form. This article found on the eMedTV Web site explains when generic Coreg CR products may become available and discusses the difference between a generic medication and its "generic name."
