Coreg Cr
Warnings
What may interact with Coreg CR?
This medication may interact with the following medications:
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Certain medications for depression, such as fluoxetine or paroxetine
-Certain medications for diabetes, such as glipizide or glyburide
-Cimetidine
-Clonidine
-Cyclosporine
-Digoxin
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Reserpine
-Rifampin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Coreg CR
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Circulation or blood vessel problems
-Diabetes
-Having or recent surgery
-History of heart attack or heart disease
-Liver disease
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or emphysema
-Pheochromocytoma
-Slow or irregular heartbeat
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to carvedilol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Coreg CR?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Know what your blood pressure should be and when to contact your care team.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medication. This may increase your risk of side effects, such as chest pain and heart attack. If you no longer need to take this medication, your care team will lower the dose slowly over time to decrease the risk of side effects.
If you are going to need surgery or a procedure, tell your care team that you are using this medication.
This medication may affect blood glucose levels. It can also mask the symptoms of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat and tremors. If you have diabetes, it is important to check your blood sugar often while you are taking this medication.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are using this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some medications may increase your blood pressure.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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