Carvedilol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• TRR...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was surprised to see the serious difficulties some folks had. My primary couldn't find an HBP med that would work. He tried maybe 5 different kinds, none worked till carvedilol. My HBP dropped to a regular number in 2 hours or less. I have no side effects. Been taking 25 mg am & 25 pm for 3 years."

• Til...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2019

For Heart Failure "Dr. put me on carvedilol a few weeks ago. It's the worst thing I've ever taken. It causes dizziness, lightheadedness, and I think insomnia. I'm going to another Dr. at the end of the week to see if she will take me off it."

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on carvedilol since June of 2018. I started off with 3.125 mg, and my cardiologist just increased the dosage to 6.25 because it helps to stop the PVCs and palps I had started to experience in April of 2019. My pacemaker picked up a very small Afib event that happened in April of 2019 during my period of throwing PVCs. I started to take turmeric to see if it would reduce the chronic body pain, and it did. I also found out after I started taking it, my PVCs went away. I saw my cardiologist after I started taking the turmeric and asked him to increase my dose of carvedilol, and he did. This combination of carvedilol and turmeric worked out well for me. I haven't felt any incidences of Afib even though all the causes of the PVCs are still there. It appears any Afib, PVCs, and palps are under control, but I won't know it's a sure thing for another year or more after my pacemaker is checked for events about four more times."

• Yah...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have been using atenolol and amlodipine for 6 months now, and it works for me, but because of the side effects, my doctor changed it to carvedilol 12.5 mg once daily. It worked also. My boyfriend still reads 110/75 at times 122/82, but I'm still having the side effects of pains, shortness of breath, numbness, little chest fluttering, tiredness, and my internal body will be shaking."

• VEA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2019

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "I take carvedilol for my dilated cardiomyopathy along with Lisinopril and Lasix. I have been on it for a while now and haven't had all these problems if I eat before taking. But I will add I was started on a low dose, and my doctor worked me up very slowly to a higher one. It seems to have worked because my BP is very good as is my EF, which is why I'm taking it. Maybe ask your doctor to do the same thing mine did for me, slower is always better."

• J M...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 30, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Carvedilol 25. This drug makes me feel terrible, it makes me very sleepy, it makes me have nightmares. I forget this, and I get confused. I also get depressed and don't care about anything or being around anyone. Most of the time, I am awake at 4 and never go back to sleep, but it does keep my BP down."

• MeM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I am about to take this right now for the first time. After reading all of your reviews, I must say I'm nervous. But because my BP ranges from 170/200 at times, I have no choice but to try it out. I'll send another review in a few days of taking this medication. Oh, and the mg that my PCP prescribed me is 12.5 mg."

• dad...
• April 6, 2009

Carvedilol for High Blood Pressure "Switched from Atenolol after many years due to usual beta blocker problems (tiredness, etc.) and blood pressure wouldn't stay down long, tightness in chest, and breathlessness. After 3 months on Coreg CR, tightness in chest much better, breathlessness no change, blood pressure stays down all day, but is 147/91 at night and in the morning. It is 113/57 two hours after medication, but I am also taking Isosorbide ER at the same time, which also lowers blood pressure as a side effect. Coreg CR is much more expensive, but I would rather take this anytime compared to Atenolol. Also beware of mixing these with Nasonex (no matter what they say) and any cold decongestants with phenylephrine. They will increase blood pressure."

• Twi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2023

Carvedilol for Heart Failure "I was diagnosed with heart failure in 2010. I took Coreg at first, but I would become dizzy and light-headed. I was then put on Carvedilol 10 mg twice a day and had the same symptoms. I changed to time-released capsules: 2 x 20 mg capsules in the morning, and I’m no longer lightheaded."

• Jlf...
• July 8, 2016

For Heart Failure "Symptoms using Generic: Sudden severe weakness nearly always occurring mid-morning, blood pressure plummets, and one time it went so low my defibrillator had to zap me. There is a difference between Coreg brand drug and generic carvedilol. I have been in the ER many times in the past because of it, and they found nothing each time. Thanks to O-care, Coreg costs $110 out of pocket now, and I cannot take the generic for very long without the side effect I stated. Cure: Short term: drink some V8. The potassium in it will help reregulate your heart quickly. Long term: Pay for Coreg BRAND prescription. Well, it is very hard to afford this, so what I do is take Coreg once every 3-4 days, and this seems to keep the issue from occurring."

• Ann...
• August 18, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I take Coreg 12.5 mg 2 x a day, but recently lost 6 lbs. So my dizziness, confusion, and walking into things increased. So now I split my pill in half and feel like I can think better, and my BP is now a little higher, so I can think clearer now. Feeling more like my old self now."

• Big...
• February 21, 2018

For Heart Failure "I started Coreg in 2006, and I found out my ejection fraction (EF) was about 30. After using Coreg at 3.25 mg, then upward to 50 mg, it took almost 6 months to get there. Now my EF is around 55-60. This is a wonderful drug, and it saved my life."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This is one awful drug. I agree with others, doctor denies it is the cause of weight gain, bloated, horrible pain in knees, problem with gums, blurry vision, generally feeling horrible, no way to exert, feel just wasted. I am taking it for high blood pressure, NO HEART DISEASE. And also agree with others that doctors will not listen to you about the side effects. May be time to find a new doctor because I want off this stuff. I'll live with the high blood pressure over quality of life, because right now mine stinks."

• get...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "I have had mediocre high blood pressure since fifteen. 150/90 on average, and I also have PTSD. So I had been taking Lexapro (which is fantastic) and a low dose benzo two times a day. I decided to try some BP meds, and a diuretic was first. Hated it. Metoprolol XL was the second try, and it made me so tired and then added anxiety. I was put on Coreg 12.5 x 2 times a day for 25 mg. It lowered my BP 10-15 points. I am a smoker, 5 ft 8, and 203 lbs... built sturdy. Not only did I not have side effects, it changed my life. It may be the mix of what I take daily? But holy cow... I feel fantastic! Like I knocked 10 years off my life. No more heart racing, no more stress in my chest. I read bad reviews and delayed taking it. I REGRET THAT. This is a fantastic medicine. Don't be scared!"

• Cri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "In October of 2015, I experienced a defibrillation. After 3 days in the hospital, it was determined that I was to have a triple bypass. A week after I had that operation, I had another defibrillation. I had average to low pressure prior to my surgery and defibrillation, my cardiologist put me on carvedilol (generic) 3.125 twice a day to help my heart gain strength after the operation. I also had a defibrillator installed. In the beginning of my recuperation, I didn't feel anything, but as time went on, I felt tired, gained weight, and after 8 months, started to experience dizzy spells when getting up or laying down. Moodiness and lack of sex drive were also side effects that hit me. My doctor has now taken me off the medication. Let's see any change."

• Mr ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Here's my experience with Coreg. Took the minimum dose for hypertension (6.25 mg twice a day according to the doctor). Freaked me out at first during the first couple of weeks. Increased anxiety, felt somewhat fatigued. But after getting used to it, BP would be in the 110's/70's range, so really good BP. However, if I got the slightest bit of anger or anxiety, BP would get elevated to the 130's/90's range. After 2 months of this, dumped my primary care doctor and switched to another one. New doctor prescribed 50 mg of metoprolol per day and 5 mg of Lexapro to help with the anxiety. Tried Lexapro before with the Coreg, but the third night I felt hot and felt a weird heartbeat, so I stopped. Told the new doctor what happened before with Lexapro, but he said it wasn't the Lexapro but the Coreg. Start the metoprolol tomorrow and Lexapro a couple of days later, so hopefully this works. This is my experience, so Coreg may work for you, but it didn't help much."

• Mar...
• August 17, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Ruined everything! After being healthy and taking Zestril for 25 years for moderate blood pressure, the doctor suggested I try Coreg! Within 6-8 weeks, I passed out face down while golfing with friends! I would pass out in my chair several times a day?!! Only two months before, I visited the Napa wine country with my son and wife. My wife was in a wheelchair, and I pushed her all through the airport, lifted luggage, ate whatever I wanted, salt was not a restriction!!! Coreg changed all that in 8 weeks! I ended up developing bradycardia! (Slow heartbeat) I couldn’t turn it back! Now they tell me I have developed amyloidosis (?) overly fast, slowing my heart rate had something to do with this, no matter what they say!"

• dru...
• December 27, 2010

For Heart Failure "I am doing so much better with carvedilol than I did with Coreg. I know, I know, it's the same thing, but the dosage choices are much broader than with Coreg. I was having difficulty with the 20 mg (1x daily) Coreg and switched to 6.25 mg (2x daily) carvedilol and all the side effects went away (both drowsiness and dizziness). It has been three months since the switch, and I am as happy as a person can be having to take medication(s)."

• ccp...
• February 18, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "While being a caregiver for my dying husband, I rarely remembered to take BP meds. One day I felt terrible and checked my BP. It was 120/111. Trip to the doctor. Put on increasing doses of carvedilol, up to 25 mg twice a day with zero results. Lowest BP 147/89, usually 190/86. Do not feel this is working and have asked the doctor to try something else. Problem is systolic is much higher, but diastolic is not. Doctor says my heart is good and lungs clear despite having the flu. I am 82 years old. Had a stress test two years ago, which was perfect. I am hoping she may add something to bring down the systolic. I have had few side effects."

• gle...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 22, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "If you have to use an EpiPen and you are taking any Coreg/Carvedilol, it can be LIFE THREATENING! I found this out in the ER after being bitten by a baby wasp, the Cow Ant. We were just a few miles from the hospital when I was bitten, so we went straight there. The ER doctor told us what a good thing it was that I didn't use the EpiPen, said the combination with this blood pressure medication would have stopped or slowed my heart to very dangerous levels. Said cardiologists are just getting this message. I had nearly died years ago from a wasp bite and have carried an EpiPen. I didn't even know the big red Cow Ant is a baby wasp. My son was with us, and I got bitten by one in the garden, and he said to get to the hospital now as this ant is a wasp. Yes, the doctors verified that too. Also, after 5 years of this blood pressure medication and I did lose 40 pounds, it has become too strong, my dosage was reduced (low blood pressure), and most likely will be trying Cardizem next week."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2018

For Heart Failure "Started taking carvedilol the first week of May. My EF is at 33%. In the first week, I already felt a difference. Prior symptoms were chest pressure, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue. I would say these symptoms are 80% gone now. I feel it's time to start my cardio workouts again! In two months, I will have another echocardiogram. Hopefully, I see some improvements. Also, I would like to add that in some reviews I read of people combining CoQ10 with this medicine, and I am now taking it as well. I feel more energized, and I feel it makes the side effects of carvedilol dissipate with it."

• Yor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on bisoprolol for six years and have had severe fatigue from this, sleeping up to 13 or 14 hours every day. My doctor changed me to carvedilol in the hope these side effects would improve. I started off on an initial dose of 12.5 mg a day. From the first night's sleep, I suffered with insomnia, sleeping for five hours that night. I felt more awake, even though less sleep. After two days, I started to get tightening of muscles in my face, hands, arms, and legs, and abdominal pain. After increasing to 25 mg on week two, I felt terrible. Four hours' sleep for two weeks, muzzy confused feelings, feeling sick, joint pain - I couldn't bear how I felt. To top it off, drug-induced sleep apnea was the last straw. I came off it."

• mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Carvedilol was added to current medication, Losartan, I am taking. It is not helping lower my BP. And after having taken carvedilol for three months, I started having terrible headaches (back and both sides), upset stomach (feeling nauseous) issues. I plan to ask my doctor to approve me to stop carvedilol."

• 9 L...
• August 18, 2019

For Heart Failure "Two weeks into taking Coreg CR 10 mg, I noticed blurring vision, felt like I was walking with a lean to the right side, and dizzy, kind of like after four beers chugged in ten minutes, and would break out in cold sweats with chest tightness. I quit for one day and called a nurse, telling her the above. She agreed no more CR at 10 mg, so I switched to the 3.125 mg morning and evening dosage. Wow, what a difference in how you feel and act. The reason I am on this drug is I had my lungs fill up with fluid, and they have no idea the reason as to why, as I was in bed and merely rolled over, oxygen level tumbled down into the 60s, and I had very bad wheezing and felt as if I were drowning, and I know that sensation all too well. But without any form of insurance, I could not have all the tests most people get, but I did have a nuclear stress test which showed no blockages, and the echo showed an EF of 34%, so the diagnosis was CHF."

• Rbu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2018

For Heart Failure "I have always had low BP and am very active. After mitral valve surgery, my ejection fraction (EF) was 29. I could still play tennis and lift weights even though the doctor was not sure how. He put me on Coreg to strengthen my EF, but it has no effect because lowering low BP and whatever else it's supposed to do does not work. If I had high BP, maybe it would help, but it has only gone sideways or slightly down since I have been on Coreg for 6 months. I still play tennis, etc. The medicine should not be prescribed for people with low BP in my opinion, but I was told it is what is indicated for low EF."