Coreg Side Effects

What is Coreg?

Coreg (Carvedilol) is used to treat mild to moderate congestive heart failure. It is also sold under the names Dilatrend, Eucardic and Carloc. Carvedilol is both an alpha and a beta blocker, and the norepinephrine works to stimulate the nerves that control the muscles of the heart by binding to the beta and alpha adrenergic receptors. This slows the hearts rythmn and reduces the hearts pumping force, thus lowering blood pressure. Coreg is sometimes prescribed after a person survives a heart attack and suffer from left ventricular dysfunction, a condition where the left side of the heart does not pump properly.

Potential for Abuse?

No information available.

Coreg Side Effects

Serious Coreg 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
  
• depression; or
• cold feeling in hands and feet

Less serious Accutane side effects:

• decreased sex drive
• impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm
• insomnia
  
• tired feeling
• anxiety
• nervousness

This is not a complete list of Coreg side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Coreg Tidbits

Here are some interesting tidbits on Coreg

• In some people, Coreg causes a drop in blood pressure when they sit or stand. If this happens, sit or lie down and notify your doctor.
  

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