Comparing Coreg vs Lasix
Coreg | Lasix |
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Coreg (carvedilol) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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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. |
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 |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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More about Coreg (carvedilol) | More about Lasix (furosemide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Coreg has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% 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 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Coreg side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lasix side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Coreg prices |
View all Lasix prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other carvedilol brands include: 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. | |||||||||||||||||
3.1 hours |
1.5 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 546 drugs are known to interact with Coreg:
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A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 14, 1995 |
July 01, 1966 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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