Coreg

[Carvedilol]

Patient Info
Information for Patients:

Patients taking COREG should be advised of the following:

they should not interrupt or discontinue using COREG without a physician's advice.
congestive heart failure patients should consult their physician if they experience signs or symptoms of worsening heart failure such as weight gain or increasing shortness of breath.

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they may experience a drop in blood pressure when standing, resulting in dizziness and, rarely, fainting. Patients should sit or lie down when these symptoms of lowered blood pressure occur.

if patients experience dizziness or fatigue, they should avoid driving or hazardous tasks.

they should consult a physician if they experience dizziness or faintness, in case the dosage should be adjusted.

they should take COREG with food.

diabetic patients should report any changes in blood sugar levels to their physician.

contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation.