Carvedilol for Left Ventricular Dysfunction User Reviews

• Rob...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 15, 2019

"I was diagnosed 8 years ago with severe dysfunction of the left ventricle with an EF of 26. I was put on carvedilol 8 years ago, and my EF has been steady now at around 46-48, for which I am grateful. However, the side effects I have experienced from 25 mg x2 carvedilol have been horrible, I feel hypotensive and walk around feeling impaired, almost drunkenly. I have asked my doctor if I can reduce it or come off it, but he is reluctant to do this because I have had good heart function. I am going on 65 now, and I really don't enjoy doing much of anything because I am always tired and lightheaded. I am seriously considering cutting it back on my own. This is no way to live, the quality of life from this medication is pretty poor."

• Ode...
• August 26, 2009

Carvedilol "I am 91 and have congestive heart failure. (I also fell and broke the femur articulation with my hip in late March). My doctor gave me this medicine, Coreg, and it took away the swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, and knees. I was having such pain in my knees, and the drug, along with other medicines I take, has gotten the fluid out of my system, and my knees no longer ache. This medicine has really improved my life."

• You...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 1, 2015

"This is a tough med to start. But after a few weeks, I got adjusted and titrated up to the right dose. My EF was close to 35% when I started it. When I began taking this drug, I would get dizzy, which would instill panic episodes in me. But I stuck with it, and my EF is 55% now. I now don't even notice the Coreg unless I forget it. And when I do forget it, I get a little jittery. It's a miracle drug. Tough to start but worth the result."

• Ray...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 23, 2014

Carvedilol "My heart rate was speeding up to the point I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. It was more a problem at night when I would try to go to sleep. The heart was pounding, and a wave of pressure in my ears was keeping me from sleeping. I started medicine 3.125 mg twice daily, and the problem was in good control within one week. I have a blockage on the left side, 30 to 40%. No problems since I started the medicine. Blood pressure is in real good control. I continue EKG every 6 months."

• Blt...
• September 25, 2010

Carvedilol "My LVEF was about 20 when I started on Coreg following a massive heart attack. I have used Coreg since it first came on the market. I take 100 mg daily with no side effects. My LVEF is now between 30 and 35. My heart attack was 21 years ago. Coreg has been a 'silver bullet' for me."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

"Started this drug when I went into the hospital for takotsubo cardiomyopathy. After the 3rd day of using carvedilol, I felt weak and felt nauseous. We called 911, and I went to the hospital. The doctors think the medicine may have contributed to my low drop in blood pressure. They advised me to check my blood pressure before I take the medicine, making sure my blood pressure is high enough."

• Roc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 21, 2020

"Was put on carvedilol 6.25 twice a day after having a heart attack 11 years ago. Within several months I started to have bruising in my toes with moderate pain. My toes also became ulcerated at times. Cardiologist, vascular doctor, and internist never could figure out what was causing it. My cardiologist recently upped my dose to 12.5 twice a day. Within a week, my hands started to turn white when I washed them in cool water, and when they warmed up, they turned blood red and were very painful. BP was also going up. Looks like I have carvedilol drug-induced Raynaud's syndrome. Looked up what it looks like in the toes, BINGO! All these years! Turns out, it's a side effect in up to 10% of people. So frustrating! Doctor lowered the dose, and now I have to go in for a consult $$$."

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

"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."

• Roc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2022

"This 72 yr female was prescribed this 5 yrs ago, 12.5 mg twice a day, after a low EF episode of less than 35%. Taking it with my BP med, my body felt so suppressed, and my once thick hair was thinning rapidly-a possible side effect NOT mentioned; imagine that! I cut my dose back myself to one a day. The doc asked me why, and I gave him the above response. He suggested now to cut the pill in half and take half in the morning and the other half in the evening so it's a level dose in the body. I don't have any issues, and my cardiologist said it's like I've never had a heart issue. Works for me."

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2012

Carvedilol "The side effects were almost unbearable the first month. The second month has been better now that I am used to Coreg. Feeling so much better now. My left ventricular dysfunction has improved."

• soc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2015

"9/2012 EF was 25%, 2013 30%, 2014 EF 35, 2/2015 EF is 50%. 2X per day on 12.5. EF increased substantially after 3 years - exercise for 30 min per day x 5 days, treadmill and water aerobics."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2013

Carvedilol "My daughter was prescribed this medication because it was the medicine that showed significant improvement to help left ventricular dysfunction."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2011

Carvedilol "My EF has gone from 10% to 30% on a dosage of 42 mg per day. Of course, there are the usual side effects."