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| | #REDIRECT [[Carvedilol#Patient Counseling Information]] |
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| ==Patient Advice==
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| Patients taking COREG should be advised of the following:
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| :*Patients should take COREG with food.
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| :*Patients should not interrupt or discontinue using COREG without a physician’s advice.
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| :*Patients with heart failure 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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| :*Patients 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.
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| :*If experiencing dizziness or fatigue, patients should avoid driving or hazardous tasks.
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| :*Patients should consult a physician if they experience dizziness or faintness, in case the dosage should be adjusted.
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| :*Diabetic patients should report any changes in blood sugar levels to their physician.
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| :*Contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = |first = | title = COREG (CARVEDILOL) TABLET, FILM COATED [GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC] | url =http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=c57982f2-c7da-488a-7ea9-b9609439ac68#nlm34089-3 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = }}</ref>
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| ==References==
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| | [[Category:Beta Blockers]] |
| | [[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]] |
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