I’ve been on this med for two weeks and cannot stand the side effects already (dizziness, fogginess, anxiety, chest pain, among many) . I am on 3.25mg twice daily (lowest dose). My doctor is out of the office and I want to know if I can stop cold turkey since it’s only been two weeks, or should I still wean off?
Do I need to wean off of carvedilol after only two weeks?
Question posted by Lsantoni on 1 July 2022
Last updated on 1 July 2022 by masso
The information on this page reflects personal experiences shared by our community members. It is not reviewed for medical accuracy and should not replace professional medical advice.
Answers
masso
1 July 2022
If you suddenly stop taking carvedilol, you may experience serious heart problems such as severe chest pain, a heart attack, or an irregular heartbeat. Your doctor will probably want to decrease your dose gradually over 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will watch you carefully and will probably tell you to avoid physical activity during this time.
Source: National Library of Medicine
Related topics
high blood pressure, generalized anxiety disorder, carvedilol, hypertension, side effect, dosage, chest pain, chest
Further information
- Carvedilol uses and safety info
- Carvedilol prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Carvedilol (detailed)
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.