Comparing Carvedilol vs Lasix
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| Carvedilol | Lasix (furosemide) |
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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
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
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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. |
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: carvedilol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lasix side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all carvedilol prices |
View all Lasix prices |
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| Coreg, Coreg CR | Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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3.1 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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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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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A total of 547 drugs are known to interact with carvedilol:
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A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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September 14, 1995 |
July 01, 1966 |
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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.
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