Is coreg (carvedilol) an alpha beta blocker?
Yes. Carvedilol is an excellent medication that has Alpha & beta blocking properties.
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Does the beta blocker coreg (carvedilol) 12.5mg twice a day give all men erectile disfunction?
No. But it can in some individuals. Talk to your physician.
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I just realized I took. 25mg of Xanax (alprazolam) along with my beta blocker (coreg--25mg). Usually I space the two out. Should I worry?
Xanax (alprazolam) Xanax (alprazolam) dose is low, but please do inform your prescribing doctor & watch out for excess sedation. Monitor blood pressure.
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Knowing that certain beta blockers are sometimes prescribed for angina just curious ad to how effective coreg (carvedilol) is for angina?
Coreg (carvedilol) Coreg (carvedilol) is also effective for angina. The dose titration for angina needs to achieve rate control which is a bit different from the CHF dosing.
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Coreg (carvedilol) It is very effective for angina. It lowers the blood pressure and heart rate and ultimately oxygen consumption by the heart.
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Metropolol and now coreg (carvedilol)...Sinus issues...Why do beta blockers cause this. ...Any suggestions as to one that may not?
Beta 1 selective. Beta 1 is found in the heart b2 receptors are found in the lungs and respiratory system.If one takes a beta blocker that it nonselective it can act on the heart and lower the blood pressure but can act on the lung and potentially cause a cough. This is why beta blocker can potentially cause coughing in asthmatics. You should talk to your pcp if symptoms or side effects continue. Good luck.
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I understand beta blockers are sometimes prescribed for anxiety. I take coreg (carvedilol) for hbp. I also have gad. Will this medication help gad?
Beta blockers. They aid in controlling the tremors and palpitations that come with anxiety attacks but do not control your anxiety or prevent it.
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A little. It tends to help anxiety because it suppresses the body's reaction to adrenaline (such as palpitations), which only makes us more anxious, so it can help break a vicious cycle. And that's why it's used for stage fright. But that may not be enough to full control gad.
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Which beta-blockers are least likely to cause CNS side effects? I'm having nightmares on Coreg (Carvedilol).
Blood brain barrier. Atenolol is less likely to cause CNS side effects because it is less likely to penetrate the "blood-brain barrier."
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Was on metropolol -switched to coreg (carvedilol)-still having stuffed sinuses on coreg (carvedilol) also. Why do beta blockers cause this. Also what is sick sinus?
Look for other cause. B-blockers have effect on bronchospasm but mostly not on allergy components. So look for other causes. Sick sinus syndrome (sss) is due to lack of signal from the sinus node to cause the heartbeats, therefore, other sources of signal take over which are usually slower than the rate which would have been from the sinus node.
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