Carvedilol User Reviews & Ratings

• TMo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 11, 2021

For Heart Failure "Since taking carvedilol, I have gained about 40 lbs. without any change to my diet. My cardiologist says no, that doesn’t happen. However, I have seen this same complaint from thousands of online comments. What is a good alternative to Carvedilol that does not add excessive weight? Doctors, if you’re not taking the drug, do not make ridiculous comments about side effects. Your drug company rep isn’t going to tell you the truth on side effects."

• Im...
• March 12, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Took carvedilol for almost 2 years at 12mg 2 times a day. All was fine until this past year: fatigue, diarrhea, back pain, bleeding gums, eye problems—felt like sandpaper in my eyes. After 2 days of non-stop diarrhea and being so weak and dizzy barely making it to the bathroom, I stopped taking it. I expected that to be difficult, but it wasn't at all, and my doctor didn't even check with me to see how it went. I'm through with the doctor and carvedilol forever!"

• Sau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Coreg 25 mg twice daily after a heart stent. Day by day, I felt worse. I was very short of breath, and my abdomen started bloating, and I felt a lot of pressure in my abdomen, especially about 4 hours after taking the Coreg. I called the cardiologist, told them my concerns, and said I thought it was my meds. They said no, that it was not the meds, and to call my PCP. The symptoms got so severe that I ended up in the ER, and after a CT scan and blood work, I was told it was the Coreg making me feel this way. Just a horrible med for me. Doctors need to listen to their patients."

• JAB...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 16, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I used carvedilol for years very successfully. My blood pressure was terrific. Then my pharmacist passed away, and the drug store closed. My prescriptions were transferred to CVS. They gave me carvedilol from Bayshore Pharmaceuticals, and it is like I am taking sugar pills. The Bayshore Pharmaceutical Carvedilol does not work. I requested another generic from the CVS pharmacist. I was told they purchase the drugs that give them the best deal. She stated that not all drugs are created equal. Not true. It took me less than a week to determine the pills were not working."

• Max...
• October 25, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed Carvedilol 25 mg AM/PM. I was popping pills all day and feeling horrible...like I was going to have a heart attack at any moment. My PCP treated me by prescribing more medications. I was popping pills like candy and feeling like I was run over by a truck. I had extreme fatigue! I did my own research and learned that Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) are best for African Americans, which the PCP nor Cardiologist were giving me. I requested a CCB and told the doctor I did not want to take Carvedilol, only to learn that I had to wean off of it because a sudden stop could cause a heart attack. I will NEVER take it again. BETA BLOCKERS do not work as well for Black people to treat HBP, and unfortunately, some of the prescribers are NOT aware of the critical detail."

• Geo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 22, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Refill from Walmart, of carvedilol 3.125mg. Felt bad for a few days. Finally went to urgent care thinking it was sinus infection. BP 220/120. Sent to ER. Added amlodipine. BP still high. Went to PCP, changed carvedilol to 6.25 from CVS and different manufacturer. BP is now 107/72. Never had BP that high. I’m convinced it’s the Walmart generic. Small round white pill. The first time I got this pill, I called and advised them it was not the same as before. BP and heart rate increased. Said different manufacturer. I’m going to see about getting it tested."

• Onl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 16, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Carvedilol for about a year now after suffering a panic attack (thought I was having a heart attack) and going to the ER. ER doctor suggested I go see a Cardiologist to help ease my mind (I had convinced myself something is wrong with my heart). After doing all the tests (stress & ECG), everything looks good besides some minor swelling, but wanted to put me on BP medicine because I was averaging around 145/85-90 every time I saw him. I really, really, really don't like the side effects. I have constant heartburn, chest soreness and muscle pain, mainly in my left chest, shoulder, and upper back. It has caused so much anxiety because I'm constantly thinking my chest pain is heart-related. I'm finally at the point where I think I'm going to go to a different doctor because mine keeps saying all the side effects are just in my head. But it has caused real problems, I have gained 50 lbs since being on the meds due to depression and fear of being active (cardiophobia). 30 y/o male 300 lbs"

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed this drug, carvedilol, for high blood pressure. In short, it is horrible. Chest pains, anxiety, and headaches. Trying to get back off with the doctor's help. Don't start this drug. Find something else."

• tir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I absolutely hate this drug - I constantly feel lightheaded and dizzy - doctors put me on this in August of 2018 after a heart attack at age 56. 13 months later, I'm walking using a walker because the 'waves' of vertigo and dizziness can be so severe. After reading the chat thread here of other people's experience with this drug, I am calling my doctor and demanding a review. If the doctor won't make changes, I'll change the doctor."

• Age...
• May 28, 2020

For Heart Failure "I had a leg injury. Doctors would not give me a real pain pill. They only gave me over-the-counter naproxen sodium Aleve, which does not control pain at all and caused stomach ache and mild heart failure. After some weeks of rest, my heart was perfectly good, back to normal. The problems did not start until the doctor put me on Carvedilol (Coreg), which is a Beta Blocker. It blocks some brain chemicals and hormones, such as Adrenaline, and causes the heart to pump slower. After that, I went into a steady decline, worse every month. My heart now feels that it struggles to pump, and blood pressure feels too low. Leg muscles are now too weak to do leg lifts. I feel less youthful, feel suddenly older, and my heart muscle struggles to pump strong enough. Heart is overexerting. I have sleep apnea, and sometimes it is easier to sleep sitting up. Carvedilol (Coreg) makes my heart too weak to sleep in a sitting position, I need to be laying flat for the heart to pump comfortably."

• RCF...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 26, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "The worst drug I've ever been on. More side effects than beneficial effects. My doctor's solution: another beta blocker, Metoprolol! Even worse than Carvedilol. Going to gradually withdraw over 2 weeks on my own. Why do doctors believe the drug companies and not their patients?"

• Mrs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on carvedilol for 6 months, in conjunction with lisinopril, and it has worked well on lowering my blood pressure, where the lisinopril alone was barely fazing it. With no medicines my pressure was running around 200s/120s, on lisinopril alone it was only coming down to 180s/100s. Since being on carvedilol, it runs (in my opinion) almost too low, around 90s to low 100s over 50s. This doesn't bother me so much, but occasionally, and for no reason I determine, it will either spike or plummet. It has been as high as 180/98 and as low as 86/38. THAT was scary. I also have nausea, dizziness upon standing or moving very suddenly, and nearly disabling headaches. I like what it does for my blood pressure, but not how it makes me feel."

• jas...
• April 16, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I'm on carvedilol for my BP, and my side effects are constipation, gas, bloating, dizziness, and tiredness. My doctor said to me to keep taking it! So I changed doctors. I wish I told him you take this poison! Unbelievable. I would rather walk around with high blood pressure than take this garbage!"

• bre...
• September 9, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Dr. put me on this med, Carvedilol 2 years ago after an aneurysm surgery, beginning with 12.5 mg, gradually increasing it to 25 mg. Two times each day along with this, also taking 50 mg Losartan each day. (Total of 100 mg of blood pressure medicine) I had always been active and physically fit before this and started going downhill fast! After months of headaches, being dizzy, numbness/tingling in hands and feet, dark urine, bruising on arms, blurred vision, and most importantly, shortness of breath and a cough! I cut each med in half and still didn't get better. I saw on the computer, side effects for Carvedilol described what I had been experiencing. I saw my Dr. and told him I refused to take any more of these meds and he could either put me back on 25 mg Atenolol (which I had been on for 16 years with no ill effects) or I wouldn't take anything. Today is day #5 on the Atenolol. I feel already I'm getting my life back. More energy, no dizziness, and best of all, I can breathe normally."

• Cli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Had mech valve implanted in aortic position and composite graft in ascending aorta done in April 2019 (to replace 16-year-old tissue valve in the same position). Was put on metoprolol succinate 50mg daily among other drugs for the heart when discharged from the hospital. I was making progress until after week 12 when I had 2 medical emergencies. Long story short - all the symptoms I was experiencing: confusion, dizziness, anxiety, difficulty swallowing, vision issues, so-called 'seizures' - these were resolved when my cardiologist switched me over to Carvedilol 6.25mg 2x a day after trying to reduce my metoprolol dosage. After taking Carvedilol I feel like a new person. I have no more symptoms. I've heard that Carvedilol also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. I don't know. Moral of the story - make sure that your doctor works with you to find medication that suits you. Everybody is different."

• Jus...
• October 22, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I was on Coreg for a year. While on it, I had bad back pain and severe upper leg pain. It got to the point where I felt like I was being poisoned, as I kept getting worse. I could hardly walk or exist with the pain. I thought I was going to die as I got worse and worse. I went for acupuncture, and that didn't help at all. So, I got to thinking - when did all this pain start? I figured it was when I went on Coreg. I stopped the Coreg, and in one day, I was so much better. I am now back to myself and am convinced the Coreg was slowly killing me. Glad I used common sense, as my doctor is shocked that I said it's the Coreg."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "The lowest dose of Carvedilol 2 times per day was effective in lowering my moderately high blood pressure almost immediately (170/90 that shoots higher under stress). However, it has lowered my blood pressure too low when inactive (100/70 ave.). Sometimes when I sit still or wake up from sleep in the middle of the night or in the morning, I have a random moment of anxiety followed by extreme dizziness, disorientation, and nausea that lasts a good period of time, sometimes 2-3 hours. Before I had a stress test & was cleared as 'perfect,' this scared me terribly and my blood pressure would shoot up to 180/100. Sometimes after taking it, I'm drowsy, but I'm exhausted from dealing with this and trying to continue with life. Hoping to get off of it ASAP, effective but horrible side effects."

• Cap...
• March 26, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Carvedilol is a bad drug! I can't breathe when on it. I've had three doctors tell me no, it's not causing your shortness of breath. Guess what? When I stopped it, I was able to breathe again... each time."

• Bea...
• March 9, 2013

Coreg (carvedilol) for Heart Failure "I participated in the blind study at University Hospital in Denver, CO in the '90s. EF was 12% - was given 6 months to live in 1992 at 24 years old, with a 6-month-old daughter. I must have gotten the actual medicine in the trial. I was glad to participate and was excited when FDA approved Coreg. I had gotten to over 400 lbs. Now, 22 years later, my EF is 52%, weight 165, hold a B.S. and M.S. degree, working on a Ph.D., and watching my daughter do wonderful things. I'm grateful for Coreg and my awesome cardiac and PCP team."

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have had a good experience with Carvedilol. I take it for HBP and a heart condition. At first, a bit of dizziness, but that could have been the other meds causing this. I have fewer head rushes and anxiety. I feel more calm and at ease now."

• hkj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Carvedilol after a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) as a way to lower my new hypertension. I had hypotension for 63 years, and suddenly it's high. They started me on 6.25mg. I immediately had fatigue and nausea. My BP stayed up so they doubled the dose, worsening both the fatigue and the nausea, to the point where I felt like I was pregnant with nausea 24/7 and fatigue to where I could barely get out of bed and then moved to the sofa. Yes, I complained to my PCP and Cardiology MD. They doubled the dose again to 25mg BID. At 12 weeks, I said enough. I chose quality of my life versus quantity if that was to happen and stopped the Carvedilol. Within the week, I felt 100% better and my BP came down to 100/60, where I normally 'live'. Awful drug!"

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve had just horrible side effects. My blood pressure would spike throughout the day, getting as high as 184/94, which caused lots of anxiety. Trouble sleeping. Arrhythmias throughout the day caused headaches at the top of my head and around the carotid artery. Shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, weakness, and bloody sinuses. At one point, I thought I was going to have a stroke or get kidney disease. It’s been 2 weeks, and some of the symptoms have decreased. I don’t think I want to stay with this product. I hope there’s no damage to my arteries or organs. Time will tell, but I hope the FDA takes this one off the market! I prefer to go back to Metoprolol. It was a lot of praying, day, noon, and night that got me through this!"

• Viz...
• April 11, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was given carvedilol after aneurysm surgery. I understood it to be a temporary therapeutic drug needed to help recover from the surgery trauma to my heart. My surgeon said my heart was otherwise okay. When I got out of the hospital, I experienced major side effects including shaking, anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, and mental confusion. I told my cardiologist about the side effects, but he said I should continue the carvedilol but cut back the dosage slightly, which did not help. I also told my cardiologist my blood pressure was erratic. After 4 months, I told my cardiologist I would not take carvedilol anymore. He prescribed cardizem along with carvedilol. I took only the cardizem and all side effects went away except panic attacks, but blood pressure stayed high. After explaining the problem to my primary care, she prescribed losartan to take with cardizem, which brought my blood pressure down to the 120/80 range."

• Jel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2019

For Heart Failure "I was taking metoprolol for a couple of years for heart failure and high blood pressure with absolutely no problems. Then my cardiologist left the clinic and the new guy switched me to Carvedilol 25 mg twice a day. Immediately, I suffered shortness of breath, profound weakness, and dizziness to the point where I almost passed out a few times. I demanded to be taken off it and put back on the metoprolol. This was just my experience with Carvedilol and yours may be different. But doctors who think nothing of playing with a patient’s medications for no good reason make me sick."

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "3 drug meds including Carvedilol after 'fluke' heart attack 3 years ago from 'plaque collapse' requiring stent. Surgeon said no permanent damage to my heart probably from years of working out regularly. Carvedilol up to 6.25 mg 2x a day and up to 12.50 mg 2x a day by cardiologist to try to get BP under 130. Just saw primary for annual physical. Exhausted. Drinking lots of caffeine to get any energy. Workouts about 10% of past ability and not obese, but weight higher than ever. Would NEVER suggest med change without doc approval, but just cut my pills in half back down to 6.25 mg 2x per day to try to get energy back. Once primary gets blood work results, expect he'll get me off this med and onto a diuretic as discussed, but am personally making the decision to cut back my dosage on this one effective today. Bad enough to be fighting age to get back into shape, but now believe this drug is actively preventing me from working out harder which is making my physical condition worse."