Get Informed: Coreg
Active Ingredient(s)
Carvedilol
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It is a non-selective beta-blocker, and works at multiple sites in the circulatory system.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 7:40 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Coreg
- Carvedilol
- Coreg CR
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 14 Sep 1995
- Est US Patients*
- 2,922,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Coreg or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Coreg used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 17,100 patients that use Coreg (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 59% | 
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| Heart Failure / Edema | 31% | 
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| Atrial Fibrillation | 14% |
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| Angina / Chest Pain | 7% |
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| Other | 7% |
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How well does Coreg work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,100 users taking Coreg (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 80%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Coreg outweigh the bad things.
- 19%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Coreg.
Common Side Effects of Coreg
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,100 users taking Coreg (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
24% of patients experience side-effects on Coreg
5% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Coreg
Most Common Side Effects...
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Chest Pain/Tightness, Cold Sensitivity, Drowsiness, Glucose Problems, Headache, Insomnia, Itch/Rash, Low Blood Pressure, Muscle Pain/Stiffness, Nausea/Vomiting, Palpitations, Slow Heart Rate, Weakness
Global Patient Feedback for Coreg (Carvedilol) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am a 76 year old male and taking 25mg of carvedilol twice a day, plavix 75mg every other day, Lisinopril 20mg twice a day, Hydrochloroyhiazide 12.5mg per day, and a full 325gr asprin daily. I get dizzy and light headed quite often. This morning my BP was 109/59 with a 54 pulse. I need a meds adjujstment to ease the dizziness.
77 year old Male
Posted: 2009-11-15 07:25:58
Question/Comment:
I was taking Coreg when first diagnosed with CHF some 5 years ago. However, due to the outrageously high cost (co-pay, I have prescription insurance) which I still could not afford, I had to insist to my cardiologist that he switch me to another medication that would be affordable for me. As I put it to him: What good does it do for you to prescribe Coreg for me if I'm not going to take it because I can't afford it? Wouldn't you rather have me on something that may not be quite as good but yet that I will take because I can afford it? He agreed that I had a point there and so he changed me to a different medication. Coreg is now available as Carvedilol (generic) and at my checkup in January, he moved me back to it as it's now $8.00 for a 30 day supply at Kroger - I take 25 mg twice daily. When he had me on it 5 or so years ago it was $90 for a 30 day supply. Ridiculous, I know! The drug companies do have to recoup some of their R&D money, but.....
49 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-21 16:37:52
Answer/Reply:
You might check Wal Mart, Target, CVS or several local grocery pharmacies for generic coreg on the $4 for 30 days $10 for 90 day plans now available. Check for other common CHF medications as well. Most all are available. Don't be timid about being proactive on your health. Good luck.
61 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-31 14:14:15
Question/Comment:
II was taking Coreg 80 for about 2 years with relatively few side effects. I had experienced fatigue at first but that eventually subsided. I recently inquired as to the availability of a generic as I have no insurance or drug coverage. I was swtched to carvedilog 25mg. twice a day. I have not had any side effects since the change. My concern is if I am getting enough of the medication since I am only getting 50mg. total in 2 doses as opposed to 80mg. in one dose. Anyone had any experience switching to carvedilol. Ther difference in price is remarkable, so I am hoping it does the job!
Dale D. 60 yr. old female
60 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-04 14:17:56
Answer/Reply:
It sounds as if you are now taking Coreg and had previously taken Coreg CR. The two drugs are essentially equivalent, but the strength scales are different for the two. I don't have enough information to venture a guess on how the two differ in the strength and time release of the medicine. The Coreg CR is taken once a day, while regular Coreg is given in two doses.
I take this medication. While there are no harmful side effects,there has been a loss in the quality of life. I used to swim competitively and now my heart rate can't climb high enough to get back in the game. The physical activity, which the cardiologist encourages, seems like work instead of enjoyment.
57 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-15 18:06:00
Answer/Reply:
My wife has switched to generic Coreg more than a year ago . She takes 2 times 25 mg a day
with no side effects . If this dose is not enough to lower your blood pressure to normal
level , talk to your doctor , which may add another blood pressure medicine as there are so many different ones available in generic form.
64 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-20 15:35:05
Answer/Reply:
I haven't had any real issues as far as side effects after making the switch from Coreg to Carvedilol. I have been getting fatigued the past couple of months - but I can explain that....I've had an unusually busy life. I've been in a whirlwind - I've moved to a new residence, I've been on the go a lot - cleaning out and purging stuff that I don't need or have a use for, plus I still work full time!
49 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-21 16:46:02
Answer/Reply:
CAN YOU TELL ME IF ANY OF THESE DRUGS HAVE AN GENERIC EQUIVALENT?
CADUET 5 MG-40MG
TRICOR 145 MG
ZETIA 10 MG
DIOVAN HCT 320-25 MG
62 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-24 09:11:20
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Caduet, Tricor, Zetia and Diovan HCT are all only available as brand. There are no generic equivalents for any of them yet.
If you are concerned about the cost of these medications, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to switch some of the medications to different medications that work in the same way but are available in a generic formulation.
Posted: 2009-08-25 00:38:42
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Coreg 80 for about 2 years. Since I have no insurance, I inquired about a generic. I was switched to carvedilol 25mg. twice a day. I have had very few problems with side effects. My question is the dosage. Am I getting enough going from 80 mg. once a day to only 50 mg. total in 2 doses?. I'm hoping I can continue taking the carvedilol because the difference in cost is astronomical! Wish I'd been told about the generic a long time ago!
Dale Doyle 60 yr.old female
60 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-04 13:32:21
Answer/Reply:
Take your Carvedilol and other meds if required, wait a while for them to take effect and check your BP.
If BP is at the current suggested pressure, your good to go.
Be cautious about where you get your meds as there are a lot of counterfit drugs out there and you never know what you might be getting. Check out your supplier to make sure they are reputable.
I've taken carvedilol twice a day for about a year now and haven't had any side effects.
Ask your doctor about generic for any meds he/she prescribes.
They know or should know what's available to their patients.
Hope this helps. Take care and God Bless.
Mike
55 year old male
56 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-16 17:23:04
Answer/Reply:
Coreg just became available in generic as Carvedilol maybe a year ago. If I'm not mistaken, drug patents are good for something like 10 years before they expire/need to be renewed. During this time only the brand name medication is available. Once the patent expires, then the drug can be made available in generic form - normally by competing pharmaceutical companies.
Carvedilol should be available for a long time as it's now the generic form of Coreg. It's much cheaper - costs me $8.00 for a 30 day supply at my local Kroger pharmacy.
49 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-21 16:51:27
Question/Comment:
I have been on Carvedilol- 3.125 mg, since 5/22/09, I take 1 at 8 am and 1 around 9 pm, I am so tired now , I don't want to get up in the morning. All day long I feel so sleepy, I don't have any energy anymore, I thought is was just because I was getting older, but it started right after I started taking Carvedilol, but it did lower my blood pressure to 114 over 75 from 160 over 90. I also take Hyzaar 100-25 mg. How long do it take to kick in, so that I don't be tired all the time ? or will it every stop making me feel tired ? someone give me a answer I am ready to stop taking this medicine, to get my strength back.
58 year old female
58 year old Female
Posted: 2009-07-02 21:38:27
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Fatigue/tiredness have been reported by approximately 10% of iGuard patients who take Carvedilol. Although it may be hard to exercise because you are feeling so tired, some patients find that getting regular exercise helps with the fatigue. You could also ask your doctor about taking your evening dose a little bit earlier. Coreg is usually remains in the system about 8 to 10 hours. Therefore it is best taken regularly about every 12 hours. Ideally the evening dosage should be taken at least 10 hours prior to the time you wish to wake up the following morning, otherwise the drug may make waking up difficult.
If you feel your fatigue and tiredness are not improving you should discuss this with your physician to review the best way to proceed. It's a good idea to review any new exercise regimen and changes to the timing of your dose with your doctor.
Posted: 2009-07-02 22:05:00
Answer/Reply:
I'm now having to take my Carvedilol evening dose a little earlier than I normally would because my GYN has put me on a med that is very helpful to me but he said I need to take the Carvedilol at least an hour before I take this new med he has put me on. So, I don't get to take the 2 daily doses exactly 12 hours apart. It would be too difficult due to my crazy and hectic schedule!
49 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-21 16:56:22
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