Carvedilol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Coreg, Coreg CR

Carvedilol has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 100 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 22% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 59% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Carvedilol

glena...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 22, 2020

"If you are have to use EpiPen and you are taking any Coreg/Carvedilol, it can be LIFE THREATENING!. I found this out in ER after being bitten by (baby wasp) Cow Ant. We were just a few miles from hospital when I was bitten, so we went straight there, The ER Dr. told us what a good thing that I didn't use the Epi Pen said the combination with this bp med would have stopped or slowed my heart to very danger. Said Cardiologists are just getting this message. I had nearly died years ago from wasp bite, and have carried an Epi Pen. I didn't even know big red Cow Ant is baby wasp, my son was with us, and I got bit by one in the garden, and he said get to hospital now as this ant is wasp. Yes, the Drs. verified that too. Also, after 5 years of this bp med and I did loose 40 pounds, it has become too strong, (low bp) dosage was reduced, and most likely will be trying Cardizem in next week."

5 / 10

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Great...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 2, 2023

"I just started taking this med once a day with the 6.25 dosage and it really did not help much. Blood pressure was still high. My doc recommended taking this twice a day, but lowering the dosage to 3.125, once in the morning and once at night. It made a huge difference. It took a month or so, but there were no longer erratic/high readings in blood pressure. I got it under control on a consistent basis. Instead, there were consistent normal readings on my blood pressure along with my pulse rate being normal/lower than what it was before..."

10 / 10

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Barne...
January 30, 2009

Coreg CR (carvedilol) "Switched from atenolol to Coreg CR to avoid the wall I would hit when doing cardio-exercise. I felt less of the wall from the cardiac side, but seemed to not breath as easily while doing cardio and while at rest. Felt like I had to force myself to take deep breaths on Coreg CR. Never had that happen with atenolol. Also, lost some libido on Coreg CR which wasn't an issue with atenolol. Switched back to atenolol and these issues all went away. "

3 / 10

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new...
September 16, 2019

"I was fine on 25 mg Carvedilol by aurolife pharma and teva pharma, but now Walmart uses Bluepoint Pharma and it no longer controls my blood pressure. Switching back to Aurolife resolves problem caused by Bluepoint? Evidently Walmart cannot order from other distributors so I must find a different pharmacy? Humana Walmart used in non walmart pharmacy is more expensive but necessary if their product doesn't work."

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Anonymous
March 28, 2011

"This medicine gave me headaches and doctor said it did not work to lower my blood pressure. At the office I am 125/100. At home, I am usually 120/80 or lower. Can this be white coat syndrome? Anyway doctor is switching me to another medicine. This next medicine will be my 6th blood pressure medicine."

4 / 10

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Newyo...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 16, 2022

"It is working very well to lower my blood pressure to a level not too low which it was my goal but I couldn't achieve with moexipril. Carvedilol is much better for me. The only thing is I have to use it twice a day."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 22, 2021

"This is one awful drug. I agree with others, doctor denies it is cause weight gain, bloated, horrible pain in knees, problem with gums, blurry vision, generally feeling horrible, no way to exert, feel just wasted. I am taking for high blood pressure, NO HEART DISEASE. And also agree with others, that doctors will not listen to you about the side effects. May be time to find a new doctor because I want off this stuff. I'll live with the high blood pressure over quality of life, because right now mine stinks."

2 / 10

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Pepper
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 1, 2022

"Female, age 74, using for 1 year. In the fall of 2021 I had two strokes, just one month apart. After the second was placed on the lowest dose of Carvedilol, 3.125mg I think. Later my primary doubled it to 6.25mg, and when I saw my cardiologist later that same month, he doubled it again to 12mg twice a day. This was done because the med was not controlling my BP. By January 2022 I literally had no life, no motivation, exhausted all the time, and with the result of being depressed which is not my natural state. So my primary gave my Zoloft which I gradually increased to 75 mg. Granted this med, which my friends love, has a different effect on everyone. In my case I took it first thing in the morning with the insomnia so terrible that I could not fall asleep until 5 to 6 am. This made my life so much worse. I was also put on Valsartan, and then that was doubled. In May 2022 my primary also put my on a heart water pill (HCT?) I knew that would make things even worse. At this point"

3 / 10

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Popeye
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 23, 2018

"I've been taking it since my heart attack in '13. It's never brought my BP down to acceptable levels. Told my doctor and she wants to keep adjusting the dose. Makes me wonder if she's giving me a placebo."

3 / 10

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ENVR
January 25, 2009

"For the past 18 months, I have experienced labile hypertension of unknown cause evidently unrelated to any underlying condition or risk factor. Coreg CR which I have been taking for approximately two months has provided great benefit in stabilizing my surges (from 100/50 to 200/100 in less than two hours). It is a beta blocker and provides some vasodilation. Side effects to date include some shortness of breath, which reduces over time, and some dizziness and drowsiness/hypotension approximately 6 hours after administration. Taking 40 mg extended release form along with calcium channel blocker, clonidine patch, and diuretics."

9 / 10

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Captain...
March 26, 2019

"CARVEDILOL is a bad drug !!! I can't breath when on it. I've had 3 doctors tell me no its not causing your shortness of breath. Guess what? When I stopped it I was able to breath again.......each time"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 14, 2012

Coreg (carvedilol) "After only a few weeks, this medicine has caused debilitating joint pain in my ankles, knees, wrists, and hips. I find it difficult to even get out of bed or feed myself on this medicine."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
January 31, 2010

Coreg (carvedilol) "Caused extreme fatigue"

2 / 10

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Anonymous
March 31, 2009

Coreg (carvedilol) "I am tired and dizzy with this medicine."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 31, 2015

"terrible body pain, fatigue, constant urinating and shortness of breath. This is a terrible medicine. It should be taken off of the market. My insurance only covered the generic."

1 / 10

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Jerry...
March 8, 2013

Coreg (carvedilol) "I have had great results with Coreg . My blood pressure was high and heart rate and now my pressure is normal and heart rate is much slower."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 15, 2012

Coreg (carvedilol) "Works well but does not mix well with hydrochlorothiazide (water pill). Causes blood pressure to decrease too much."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
December 31, 2011

Coreg (carvedilol) "6.25mg of this product 2 X daily, reduced my 160/120 BP to 120/78 in two days."

10 / 10

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Arete
December 18, 2015

"I had dizzy spells, blepharospasms, ocular migraine and some other eye problem that made my eyes close. The symptoms stopped, when I stopped using the medication."

1 / 10

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SK206
September 12, 2015

"I have been taking coreg for 3 yrs now. I was taking other high blood pressure meds that didn't seen to work very well. Since I have been on coreg my bp stay 130/80 and I have no side effects."

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OR_Ni...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 19, 2013

"After being on atenolol for about 30 years, switching to carvedilol was a vast improvement. My heart does not seem to be working as hard. No side effects that I can notice so far."

9 / 10

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March 13, 2012

"Headaches, dizziness, and nausea so bad I want to stay in bed but can't because I also have trouble breathing after I take it."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
June 17, 2011

Coreg (carvedilol) "I have used this drug since developing CHF on the operating table in 2001 and I am still alive and feel pretty good. I am 75 years old now."

10 / 10

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Fissy
August 14, 2020

"Well I just discovered that it's keeping my blood pressure high"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
September 17, 2010

Coreg (carvedilol) "12.5 mg 2 x a day. Had headaches and numbness in fingers. Some swelling in lower legs. Blood pressure dropped only 4 points. Doctor switched medicine after 3 months."

1 / 10

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