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PATIENT INFORMATION
COREG CR (Co-REG)
(carvedilol phosphate)
Extended-release Capsules
Read the Patient Information that comes with COREG CR before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment. If you have any questions about COREG CR, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What is the most important information I should know about COREG CR?
It is important for you to take your medicine every day as directed by your doctor. If you stop taking COREG CR suddenly, you could have chest pain and a heart attack. If your doctor decides that you should stop taking COREG CR, your doctor may slowly lower your dose over time before stopping it completely.
What is COREG CR?
COREG CR is a prescription medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called “beta-blockers”. COREG CR is used, often with other medicines, for the following conditions:
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to treat patients with certain types of heart failure
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to treat patients who had a heart attack that worsened how well the heart pumps
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to treat patients with high blood pressure (hypertension)
COREG CR is not approved for use in children under 18 years of age.
Who should not take COREG CR?
Do not take COREG CR if you:
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have severe heart failure and require certain intravenous medicines that help support circulation.
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have asthma or other breathing problems.
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have a slow heartbeat or certain conditions that cause your heart to skip a beat (irregular heartbeat).
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have liver problems.
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are allergic to any of the ingredients in COREG CR. See “What are the ingredients in COREG CR?”
What should I tell my doctor before taking COREG CR?
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
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have asthma or other lung problems (such as bronchitis or emphysema).
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have problems with blood flow in your feet and legs (peripheral vascular disease). COREG CR can make some of your symptoms worse.
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have diabetes.
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have thyroid problems.
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have a condition called pheochromocytoma.
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have had severe allergic reactions.
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are scheduled for surgery and will be given anesthetic agents.
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are scheduled for cataract surgery and have taken or are currently taking COREG CR.
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are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. It is not known if COREG CR is safe for your unborn baby. You and your doctor should talk about the best way to control your high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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are breastfeeding. It is not known if COREG CR passes into your breast milk. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you are taking COREG CR.
Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. COREG CR and certain other medicines can affect each other and cause serious side effects. COREG CR may affect the way other medicines work. Also, other medicines may affect how well COREG CR works.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your doctor and pharmacist b |
