Coreg Uses
Coreg is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins). Coreg is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).
How To Use Coreg
Take Coreg exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take Coreg with food to minimize dizziness. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Coreg Side Effects
This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives), wheezing or shortness of breath, an unusually slow or irregular heart beat, sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week), chest (heart) pain, swelling of the feet, ankles, or lower legs, or unusually cold or blue hands or feet. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Coreg and talk to your doctor: headache, fatigue, or dizziness, weak pulse or a mildly slow heart rate, diarrhea or abdominal pain, insomnia, or dryness of the eyes (this may be bothersome if you wear contact lenses).
Coreg Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including : asthma, a heart problem such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, and others, diabetes, depression, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or any type of circulatory disease. Coreg should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Coreg may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. Use alcohol cautiously. Alchol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Coreg.
Coreg Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine (Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR), clonidine (Catapres), digoxin (Lanoxin), doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), or terazosin (Hytrin), a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), and others, a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax, others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others), and others, the stomach medication cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), or prescription or over-the-counter cough medicines, cold medicines, or diet pills. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Coreg. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Coreg Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slow heart beat, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, seizures, nausea, and vomiting.
Coreg Notes
Do not share Coreg with others.
Coreg Missed Dose
If you miss an Coreg dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Coreg Storage
Store Coreg at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note
The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
