Question 1

please describe the medication: coreg (carvedilol)?

Accepted Answer

Carvediol beta block: It ia brand name for beta blocker carvediol, used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.
It is different from other beta blockers as it also has Alpha blocker properties.So it is both beta blocker(b1, b2) and Alpha blocker.

Question 2

i took carvedilol 9 hours apart by accident, is that ok?

Accepted Answer

: That should not be an issue, assume it was prescribed twice a day, some formulations are once a day. Make sure you have a way going forward to avoid misuse, pillbox, apps, etc.

Question 3

what are the side-effects of carvedilol?

Accepted Answer

Many!: Most are not serious and may be a desired effect.  Slowing of the heart rate to make pumping of the heart more efficient, as does lowering BP which the drug dose.  At high doses it can cause bronchospasm of the airways, so use with caution with asthmatics.  In men, it can cause ed, although in a minority of patients.

Question 4

can carvedilol to produce diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

NO: Coreg (carvedilol) ca cause nausea and GI upset, but does not cause diverticulitis.
Diverticula are "out pouchings" of the lining of the GI tract, most commonly found in the colon. When one of these "out pouchings" becomes infected, then it is diverticulitis.

Question 5

what are the major side effects of coreg?

Accepted Answer

Most have none: Most people in my experience have none of the side effects but:
The more common side effects that can occur with carvedilol oral tablet include:
dizziness.
unusual tiredness.
low blood pressure.
diarrhea.
high blood sugar.
lack of energy or weakness.
slower heart rate.
weight gain.

Question 6

can you take 5 mg bystolic/coreg together?

Accepted Answer

No: they are both Beta blockers and you should only haveone orthe other prescribed if your Dr wants beta blocker effect.

Question 7

can you take suboxone with coreg (carvedilol)?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is: Yes. Assuming of course that you are taking it as directed by a physician who knows you take Coreg (carvedilol) and who prescribed it for you for the treatment of opioid dependence. After all, proper amounts of Buprenorphine are better for you than improper amounts of opioids or narcotics.

Question 8

i'm just wondering does coreg (carvedilol) have histamine in it?

Accepted Answer

Beta Blockers: Nope. Coreg (carvedilol) is a beta blocker which means it interacts with the beta adrenergic receptors to avoid its given function. Coreg (carvedilol) is able to block b1,b2 and alpha 1 receptors being and for this it is considered non-selective beta blocker.

The adrenergic receptors  are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of the catecholamines, especially norepinephrine and epinephrine

Cheers
C

Question 9

i've just started a med called carvedilol.how long until i see results?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on why you are taking it. For slowing heart rate and lowering BP you may see results within a day, but for heart failure or poor cardiac function, then it may take a few weeks.

Question 10

do i need to taper 3.125 2x a day carvedilol? i've been taking it for 7 days?

Accepted Answer

: It all has to do with context in which you had to start it and now you have to stop it. Usually no need to taper, but best would be to follow your doc's recommendations.

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I took carvedilol 9 hours apart by accident, is that ok?

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What are the side-effects of carvedilol?

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Can carvedilol to produce diverticulitis?

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What are the major side effects of coreg?

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Can you take 5 mg bystolic/coreg together?

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Can you take suboxone with coreg (carvedilol)?

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I'm just wondering does coreg (carvedilol) have histamine in it?

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I've just started a med called carvedilol.how long until i see results?

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Do i need to taper 3.125 2x a day carvedilol? i've been taking it for 7 days?

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