Coreg for Heart Disease
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Off-label uses for Coreg
eMedTV
Though Coreg is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, your doctor might prescribe it for other conditions, such as migraines and arrhythmias. Learn more about these off-label uses here.
Going generic
FDA
After GlaxoSmithKline's patent on Coreg expired, the FDA approved generic versions of Coreg for heart failure and hypertension. The FDA considers generics to be safe and effective.
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Coreg in diabetic patients
Medscape
The FDA has changed the safety warning label on Coreg for heart disease in diabetic patients. Coreg has masked signs of hypoglycemia, and Coreg therapy is linked to a risk for worsening hyperglycemia.
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Coreg clinical trials
Drug Library
To ensure safety and efficacy, drugs are constantly monitored through clinical trials, even after FDA approval. This site has a compilation of clinical trials conducted for Coreg.
How to use Coreg
Drugs
Coreg is a beta blocker used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure. Learn about the side effects, doses and other precautions you need to take while using Coreg for heart disease.
One a day Coreg CR
Doc Guide
The FDA has approved a new version of Coreg, Coreg CR (controlled release), which unlike regular instant release tablets, controls the delivery of carvedilol over a 24-hour span.
Coping with the side effects
Wiki How
Coreg comes with some side effects like fatigue, edema, syncope and hypotension; simple tips like exercising properly and getting enough sleep, though, can help you deal with them.
Patient reviews of Coreg
Ask A Patient
A collection of 131 patient comments and ratings on Coreg. While most patients have some side effects such as fatigue and light-headedness, many feel the drug works well to control their heart failure.
In depth look at Coreg
Rx List
While the mechanism of action for Coreg for heart failure is unknown, this site has other technical details on pharmacology. Also read summations of clinical trials of Coreg, drug interactions and other valuable information here.
What are beta blockers?
CV Pharmacology
Coreg belongs to a class of compounds called Beta-Adrenoceptor Antagonists (Beta-Blockers). Learn about the different classes of beta-blockers and how they work.
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Coreg after a heart attack
Coreg CR
Coreg can be to reduce heart attack victims' risk of a second attack. Click through the links on the site to get more info on Coreg for heart disease.
