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Carvedilol is available as a 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, and 25 mg oral tablet.

Carvedilol is a beta blocker used for high blood pressure, heart failure and to lower the risk of death from heart-related problems after a heart attack.

Carvedilol is an alpha and beta blocker medication. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels and slowing down your heart rate.

Carvedilol is typically taken by mouth twice daily. You can up to a maximum of 50 mg twice daily, depending on the condition being treated.

Carvedilol is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have bronchial asthma or related bronchospastic conditions, second- or third-degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome, severe bradycardia (unless permanent pacemaker in place, are in cardiogenic shock or decompensated heart failure requiring the use of IV inotropic therapy, or have severe hepatic impairment.

Common side effects of Carvedilol include:

• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure when you stand up from sitting or lying down)
• Trouble sleeping
• Diarrhea

Serious side effects are rare with Carvedilol. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Severe allergic reaction: skin rash; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing
• Heart failure: trouble breathing, fast weight gain, feeling very tired, chest pain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
• Bronchospasm: tightness in the chest, trouble catching your breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, dizziness, extreme tiredness

The following medications may interact with Carvedilol:

• CYP P450 2D6 enzyme inhibitors may increase and rifampin may decrease Carvedilol levels
• Hypotensive agents (e.g., reserpine, MAO inhibitors, clonidine) may increase the risk of hypotension and/or severe bradycardia
• Cyclosporine or digoxin levels may increase
• Both digitalis glycosides and β-blockers slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate. Concomitant use can increase the
• risk of bradycardia
• Amiodarone may increase Carvedilol levels resulting in further slowing of the heart rate or cardiac conduction
• Verapamil or diltiazem-type calcium channel blockers may affect ECG and/or blood pressure
• Insulin and oral hypoglycemics action may be enhanced

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

It is not known if Carvedilol will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Carvedilol, talk to your healthcare provider.

• Coreg
• Coreg CR