Comparing Carvedilol vs Coreg
Carvedilol | Coreg (carvedilol) |
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Carvedilol | Coreg (carvedilol) |
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Prescription only
Carvedilol blocks both alpha and beta receptors which lowers blood pressure and improves how the heart pumps blood. It is not usually recommended for people with pre-existing breathing problems... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, Angina. Coreg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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More about Carvedilol | More about Coreg (carvedilol) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 206 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Coreg has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Carvedilol side effects |
View all Coreg side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Carvedilol prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Coreg, Coreg CR | Other carvedilol brands include: Coreg CR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
3.1 hours |
3.1 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with Carvedilol:
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A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with Coreg:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 14, 1995 |
September 14, 1995 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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