Carvedilol patient counseling information

Carvedilol
COREG®, COREG CR® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Patient Advice

Patients taking COREG should be advised of the following:

• Patients should take COREG with food.
• Patients should not interrupt or discontinue using COREG without a physician’s advice.
• 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.
• 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.
• If experiencing dizziness or fatigue, patients should avoid driving or hazardous tasks.
• Patients should consult a physician if they experience dizziness or faintness, in case the dosage should be adjusted.
• Diabetic patients should report any changes in blood sugar levels to their physician.
• Contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation.

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.