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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 Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more	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	Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Lisinopril Amlodipine Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide Metoprolol Atenolol Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure) Spironolactone Lasix Metoprolol Lisinopril Entresto Digoxin
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Ratings & Reviews
Coreg has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.	Furosemide has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.	Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 201 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
View all Coreg side effects	Swelling (15.7%) Frequent urination (7.4%) Headaches (5.8%) Cramps (3.3%) Blood pressure (2.5%) Confusion (2.5%) Nausea (2.5%) View all Furosemide side effects	Dizziness (20.4%) Shortness of breath (10.4%) Headaches (8.0%) Nausea (8.0%) Tiredness (8.0%) Fatigue (7.5%) Anxiety (7.0%) View all Carvedilol side effects
Drug Class
Non-cardioselective beta blockers	Loop diuretics	Non-cardioselective beta blockers
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	Lower cost generic	Lower cost generic
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet	Injectable solution Oral liquid Oral solution Oral tablet	Oral capsule, extended release Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other carvedilol brands include: Coreg CR	Diaqua-2, Furoscix, Lasix	Coreg, Coreg CR
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
3.1 hours	1.5 hours	3.1 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 586 drugs are known to interact with Coreg: 52 major drug interactions (255 brand and generic names) 477 moderate drug interactions (3196 brand and generic names) 57 minor drug interactions (301 brand and generic names)	A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with Furosemide: 27 major drug interactions (83 brand and generic names) 457 moderate drug interactions (2073 brand and generic names) 22 minor drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)	A total of 586 drugs are known to interact with Carvedilol: 52 major drug interactions (255 brand and generic names) 477 moderate drug interactions (3196 brand and generic names) 57 minor drug interactions (301 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Carvedilol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more	Furosemide and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more	Carvedilol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
Disease Interactions
Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension Hemodialysis Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Liver disease Peripheral vascular disease Severe hepatic impairment Asthma/COPD Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Renal dysfunction Prinzmetal's variant angina	Anuria Cirrhosis Electrolyte losses Ototoxicity Renal dysfunction Lupus erythematosus Diabetes Hyperuricemia Urinary retention	Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension Hemodialysis Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Liver disease Peripheral vascular disease Severe hepatic impairment Asthma/COPD Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Renal dysfunction Prinzmetal's variant angina
First Approval Date
September 14, 1995	July 01, 1966	September 14, 1995
WADA Class View classifications
P1 - Beta-Blockers	S5 - Diuretics and Other Masking Agents	P1 - Beta-Blockers
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Patient Resources
Coreg uses	Furosemide uses	Carvedilol uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Atrial Fibrillation High Blood Pressure Left Ventricular Dysfunction Heart Failure Angina	Edema Heart Failure Ascites High Blood Pressure Chronic Kidney Disease Hypercalcemia Nonobstructive Oliguria Oliguria Pulmonary Edema Renal Failure Renal Transplant show all	Atrial Fibrillation High Blood Pressure Left Ventricular Dysfunction Heart Failure Angina

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