and friends and I have told him he also looks different. It was prescribed by cardiologists physicians assistant. They say he would have to take it for a year. I remember when my tenormin was reduced - when my Doctor told me that I had a healthy heart and not to take a certain rx a cardiologist wanted me to take. I want him to get a second opinion - just worried about his meds.
When my adult son is on carvedilol and lisinopril he complains about feeling "out of it"?
Question posted by Seahawk on 19 May 2011
Last updated on 19 May 2011
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DzooBaby
19 May 2011
Carvedilol and lisinopril are two very common first line drugs for high blood pressure and protecting the heart. Some times when the B/P has been high for a long time it can give you a strange sensation when it starts to come back down to normal levels. See below:
Patient Advice
Patients taking COREG should be advised of the following:
Patients should take COREG with food.
Patients should not interrupt or discontinue using COREG without a physician's advice.
Patients with heart failure should consult their physician if they experience signs or symptoms of worsening heart failure such as weight gain or increasing shortness of breath.
Patients may experience a drop in blood pressure when standing, resulting in dizziness and, rarely, fainting. Patients should sit or lie down when these symptoms of lowered blood pressure occur.
If experiencing dizziness or fatigue, patients should avoid driving or hazardous tasks.
Patients should consult a physician if they experience dizziness or faintness, in case the dosage should be adjusted.
Diabetic patients should report any changes in blood sugar levels to their physician.
Contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation.
What are possible side effects of COREG?
Low blood pressure (which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up). If these happen, sit or lie down right away and tell your doctor.
Tiredness. If you feel tired or dizzy you should not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs you to be alert.
Slow heartbeat.
Changes in your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, tell your doctor if you have any changes in your blood sugar levels.
COREG may hide some of the symptoms of low blood sugar, especially a fast heartbeat.
COREG may mask the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
Worsening of severe allergic reactions.
Rare but serious allergic reactions (including hives or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing) have happened in patients who were on COREG. These reactions can be life-threatening.
Other side effects of COREG include shortness of breath, weight gain, diarrhea, and fewer tears or dry eyes that become bothersome if you wear contact lenses.
Call your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or don't go away. Getting a second opinion is never a bad idea.
DzooBaby
19 May 2011
Let me add for the lisinopril.
You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, dry cough or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, decreased sexual ability, chest pain.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: change in the amount of urine, vision changes, signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat).
This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, persistent nausea.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness due to lowering of your blood pressure, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Serious loss of body water can also lower your blood pressure and worsen dizziness. Drink adequate fluids to prevent from becoming dehydrated. If you are on restricted fluid intake, consult your doctor for further instructions. Be careful not to become too overheated during exercise which can lead to excessive sweating. Consult your doctor if you experience severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. This medicine can raise your potassium levels, which rarely can cause serious side effects such as muscle weakness or very slow heartbeats. Tell your doctor immediately if these effects occur.
Hope this helps some.
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