Comparing Carvedilol vs Diovan
Carvedilol | Diovan |
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Carvedilol | Diovan (valsartan) |
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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 High Blood Pressure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, Heart Attack. Diovan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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More about Carvedilol | More about Diovan (valsartan) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 198 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Diovan has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: carvedilol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Diovan side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all carvedilol prices |
View all Diovan prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Coreg, Coreg CR |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
3.1 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 546 drugs are known to interact with carvedilol:
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A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with Diovan:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 14, 1995 |
July 18, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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