Carvedilol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

• Road...
• November 17, 2010

Coreg (carvedilol) "I have been taking this since my heart attack in March 2010. I have had leg muscle issues (pain) since the beginning. My doctor seems to think the benefit is greater than the pain. I disagree and am about to stop it no matter what my doctor says."

• Metal...
• April 29, 2016

"I was on Bystolic for several years with no side effects. BCBS stopped paying so had to go on Coreg. This is a horrible drug. It causes me to be disoriented, dizzy, lightheaded, nauseous. I feel bad all the time!!"

• Bill...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 14, 2013

Coreg (carvedilol) "I have been taking Cozaar 50 mg a day combined with Coreg 25 mg 2x daily for about 10 years. My blood pressure was 200/120. About 2 years ago Coreg CR 20mg replaced the Coreg daily. This regimen slowly reduced my BP to 100/60. This BP was too low so I stopped the Coreg CR completely. I am now on Cozaar 50 mg 1 per day and my BP is averaging 125/60-70."

• Joe
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 30, 2019

"Been taking Carvedilol 6.25 mg twice a day for years! Due to elevated BP numbers dr changed dosage to 12.5 in am and 6.35 in pm. BP is now extremely high in evenings! I’m convinced the ingredients are now different! Manufacturer says Mylan, ? Have been to drs, trips to ER, scans, MRI, all ok, so I’m convinced high BP caused by medicine! HELP!"

• Martu...
• August 17, 2016

"Ruined everything!after being healthy and taking Zestril for 25years for moderate blood pressure, the doctor suggested I try Coreg! Within 6-8 weeks, I passed out face down while golfing with friends! I would pass out in my chair, several times a day?!! Only two months before, I visited the Napa wine country with my son & wife. My wife was in a wheelchair, & I pushed her all through the airport, lifted luggage , ate whatever I wanted,salt was not a restriction!!! Coreg changed all this! After 8 weeks! I ended up developing bradycardia ! (Slow heartbeat) I could inot ever get it irnyoressure back! Now they tell me I have developed amyloidosis(? I feel that slowing my heart rate had something to do with this, no matter what they say!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2012

"I was on this for a month. I also have COPD. I have been getting weak, couldn't walk farther than a few steps without having to rest and totally exhausted about an hour after taking this medicine. Dr. thought my COPD was getting worse but couldn't control it. I remembered I started feeling this way right after being switched from Metoprolol to this medicine. I refused to take it again and after missing two doses, I can breath and walk again. Back on Metoprolol."

• Grama
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 29, 2018

"Over the last months my pharmacy changed from a brand I liked (white oval) to a brand that makes me feel "off". The newer brand is a round white tablet. I checked on line to compare the inactive ingredients and found that the new brand has sodium lauryl sulfate, corn starch, and microcrystalline cellulose amongst all the other common inactive ingredients. I'm searching for another pharmacy which has generic carvedilol which has similar inactive ingredients to the former white oval 12.5 mg carvedilol."

• avrna...
• October 4, 2015

"i was on atenolol for a year 25 mg prn for palpitations. Then i felt like crap without it. Started experiencing more palpitations, doc put me on it twice a day. after a bout with ED, I asked to be put on something else, doc didn't budge. I was diagnosed with mild aortic valve regurg. new doc, reluctantly switched me to coreg 12.5 2xday. No longer ED, but it makes my heart rate go from 72 w/bp 126/69 at rest to 50 with bp raised to 149/78 with that low a pulse. Horrible bouts of light-headedness, subdermal rashes that won't go away, 50 pounds gained with even more exercise and closely monitored diet than before, and blood pressure that will not stay regulated. Never had high bp before getting on beta blockers. stay away unless absolutely necessary!!!!"

• Steven
• March 14, 2018

"I have been on Carvedilol twice a day 25 mg. Lisinopril 20 mg once a day. My blood Pressure can go to 235 over 110. I have A-Fib...A Mitral Valve leak...and a 4.2 bulge in my ascending Aorta. Then came the tongue movements and facial movements. I was flailing my arms all over the place. Went to my Neurologist and then a second Neurologist. Both tried to tell me I had Conversion Disorder...Idiopathec they said to me. Needless to say I was annoyed... So I quit taking my medications and said screw it. Two days later guess what? All the movements came to a screeching halt. So I figure...Lets see if Carvedilol is causing it first. I take 25 mg....and within an hour...I'm flapping like a bird again. So I discontinue that and wait till Sunday March 11, 2018 and try Lisinopril. 50 minutes later I'm moving all over again. These two drugs can cause Myoclonic Jerks and Dyskenesias that you wouldn't believe. I've suffered through 7 months of this rubbish."

• Sis
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2014

"I've been taking carvedilol for three months, it works really good for my extremely high blood pressure. I have experienced rapid weight gain, but I can't be completely sure if the carvedilol is the blame as I am on other medications. It causes sudden dizziness even without standing up to quickly . I'm going to try something else because of the rapid weight gain and out of no where dizziness. I gave it a 7 rating because it works well with lowering my stubborn high blood pressure."

• Insipid
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2018

"Placed on carvediol 12,5 mg bid. Side effects got progressively worse even with decreasing dose. By the end of 9 months I was on 3.25 mg twice daily and had missed 2 weeks of work, was nauseated, had diarrhea, vomiting, strange thoughts, anxious, scared to death of any noise, lost 28 lbs, throat and chest pain, and did not have enough energy to get out of bed. On the positive, side my BP went from 173 / 103 to 112/74 with a pulse in the 40 to 50 range. I have been off of it for about 2 days and although I had a BP spike, many of the side effects are mitigating. May be great for some, but I am thankful for being off of it."

• cachef
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 8, 2013

"I had been put on carvedilol along with valsartan 160/25. It worked for blood pressure, however my cardiologist advised me that it was a significant contributor to my erectile dysfunction. After various trials in dosage, we eliminated carvedilol altogether and went to Bystolic with good BP results and no erectile dysfunction complications. Carvedilol may be good for those with actual heart problems, but just for control of BP, we found a great substitute without all the side effects."

• MaleAge
• December 13, 2016

"My High Blood Pressure started getting bad in the last year Dr. tried 2 different Meds and they almost killed me. But I was desperate to feel better and tried again Dr. gave me Carvedilol 6.25mg BID the first dose made me dizzy for about 45 Min. the 2nd dose did Nothing ! Next day Nothing again still felt, weak, shaky, dizzy, ED, NO motivation, Sleeping way to much. Day 3 (Without Doctors permission) I Doubled dose to 12.5 mg BID (Twice Daily) And Wow BP Dropped from 185/112 to 124/78 after one hour, and I feel like Im 35 again happy, strong, active, and my girlfriend is very happy if you know what I mean. Dizziness is gone and so far (1 Month) I have not noticed any side effects. It really helped me !"

• Young...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2014

"Since being put on 6 months ago (severe, resistant hypertension), along with diet and exercise, I have lost 60 lbs and my heart rate is usually in the mid -40s to low 50s when and complete rest (evenings) and in the high 50s - low 60s during the day. I have experienced no negative side effects. Drowsiness was present for the first week or two, but after that I adjusted and feel no side effects. Most important thing - if you are doing aerobic exercise while on this medication, DO NOT USE A HEART MONITOR as it does reduce heart rate. Normal heart rate ranges while on this medication to not apply and can cause damage if you attempt to the normal 180bpm. Consult a physician for activity restrictions while taking Carvedilol."

• 38yro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2022

"I have slightly elevated bp. My Dr prescribed Carvedilol 6.25 mg twice/day. I’ve been taking it for about 2 months and nothing good has come of it. I’ve gained almost 20 lbs and I feel like EVERYTHING irritates me. I’m typically a tall, thin, happy person, but since this medicine I don’t recognize myself in any way. I look/feel like a puffy, mean, and terrible person. I just want everyone to leave me alone! I HAVE NEVER been like this in my life! IF the medicine was doing ANYTHING good… I wouldn’t post this, but it’s doing the opposite of good quality of life. It’s a poison pill! I know everyone says not to just STOP taking it, but I can’t put this in my body anymore. I'm done! Wish me luck!"

• Mac
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2020

Coreg (carvedilol) "I'm now taking carvedilol 25mg/2X after going thru a 1/2 dozen other meds. It seems to stabilise my BP @ 120-70, but all the beta blockers seem to cause side effects. On this drug I have terrible itching, difficulty swallowing and sneezing. The first side effect may be coming from something else and is under review. The middle one may also be coming from something else too but I see "trachial restriction" as one of the side effects. The sneezing is 4-6 x per day. Years back I was on another drug that caused all kinds of problems and my kidneys were discovered to have been damaged. Again, how do you know where these things come from? I wish I could get off these meds with some OTC treatments. Ive tried Beet juice and was in a trial on that awful tasting juice, but it's easier as a pill."

• Angel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2017

"Started on carvedilol 6.25mg 3 weeks ago. Have had serious issues with dizziness, nausea and severe pressure in the back of my head and neck. When I am laying down the pressure is not as bad but if I am trying to read anything, the pressure gets severe."

• Snowf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

"I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. During a routine medical it was discovered that I had a left ventricular disorder. I was taken prior Indapamide 1.mg. which I had no side effects. Then I was prescribed Carvedilol first at 3.25mg then increased to 6.25mg and my Indapamide was stopped. Since taking this new medication. I have started to notice pains in my left leg ie joint pains and stiffness. My right leg my foot and ankle are swollen and due to it stiffness feels very tight and difficult to walk on. I have concerns that Carvedilol as upset my normal function within my body and I am seeking to be taken of them"

• Mount...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 25, 2018

"Been taking 12.5mg BID for months now. No change in BP, it still soars to 190/115 at times. Finally after months I got my PCP to recommend a Cardiologist. Will see what they say this week and get back with another review! Worthless medication wondering how it got approved by the FDA?"

• Grand...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2018

"I've been taking carvedilol for almost a year, and after my dosage was regulated, I have had good results. My problem occurred when my pharmacy changed brands, from a small oval tablet to a round tablet, and is not as effective. When I talked with my pharmacist about it, he said to request the old style tablet when I refilled. I have 2 weeks before my refill and my diastolic has gone from 78 to 95+. If I was mean, I would be looking for an attorney to rectify this problem."

• Scoop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

"After 10 years of doctors trying all kinds of bp meds. I gave up and refused to take them. My pharmacist finally recommended I try Carvedilol . While others caused depression and ED this med works for me without side effects. I had not had "Morning Wood" in at least five years and the second day I was on this medication I woke up with an erection and I have had no issues with keeping a strong erection for sex. I feel like me again. no depression no weakness and good stamina for my workouts/runs."

• Jazz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2020

"Been taking Carvedilol, for 2 weeks and BP is still high range between 190/100, Dr says give it time - how much time. I also take Amlodipine, been on that for years and did great, BP stayed at 121/80. I want to stop taking Carvedilol, but scared something might happen. I have had triple bypass in 2005 when my Echocardiogram was a little abnormal, the cardiovascular Dr, put me on Carvedilol, BP has been staying high ever since. This medication does not help"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2023

Coreg (carvedilol) "I experienced extreme depression after I started this medication at 25mg per day. I never had depression before. Doctor said it would go away. It did not and I demanded that a different medication be prescribed. Depression is an unacceptable side effect."

• Bill
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2023

"I’ve been taking carvedilol for 2 months. Lost 15 pounds, cold hands and feet, anxiety and nervousness, had stomach pain, I called my doctor to get me off this medication. It’s been 3 weeks and still suffering from anxiety and nervousness and want to know when it will end."

• Jewel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2023

"I have been taking carvedilol for two years in addition to another HBP medicine. My blood pressure readings are mostly high. I take my BP reading after resting from walking two miles and it is still high, I go to my appointments and get a reading there and my BP is high. I don't know what the benefits are of taking carvedilol."