Carvedilol in chf
Common Questions and Answers about Carvedilol in chf
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Coreg or Carvedilot, same drug, it an excellent drug to remodel the heart. I took it until I reache 50 mg, and it was too much, so survived because of it at 25mg a day. It re-generated the stunned heart cells, It will produce more misery until you get used to it.
My dad was recently diagnosed with CHF and was given Carvedilol. He is taking 12.5 mg twice a day. His blood pressure is well controlled now that he is on the pill, but there have been 3 times when his blood pressure drops way too low and he feels like fainting. Is that normal?How long does it usually take to get used to the drug?
There are a few beta blockers with evidence in heart failure -- they are carvedilol, metoprolol XL, and bisoprolol (not really used in the US). Atenolol does not have any data to support its use in heart failure, so I would recommend a different agent (one of the above). Which one to choose depends on your blood pressure and ability to take twice daily dosing vs once daily.
Chlorthalidone is a perfectly fine diuretic, if you have blood pressure room to tolerate it.
Hi, I am wondering if anyone takes this supplement for CHF? It is supposed to help greatly with heart function and energy, I have heard. Does anyone here take it or any professionals have opinions on this? Thanks.
I'm 76 years old was diagnosed with CHF in February of 2009. I am being treated by a good cardiologist. My ejection rate is 34% and I hope increasing all the time. It was 20% in February at my initial diagnosis. I'm taking carvedilol, lisinopril, digoxin, medication for my cholesterol and diabetes 2 and also aspirin and cod liver oil . I would like to continue with my exercise program and don't know if it's allowed. It's not hard, just walking.
You were true about Carvedilol,since this medication shows inotropic effects (directly acts on smooth muscle) which may decrease its potential to worsen symptoms of heart failure.It is used as main stay drug in management of CHF in selective cases or as an adjunct to conventional treatments (ACE inhibitors and diuretics).It is a both Beta1&2 and Alpha 1 blocker.
Sure enough, after the ultrasound, the resident doctor and a cardiologist came in to explain to me that I have cardiomyopathy and CHF. I was put on Carvedilol, Lisinopril, and Spironolactone while I was in the hospital. My O2, my pulse rate, my blood pressure all improved immediately.
I've had a few problems since being diagnosed in February, and I would say that it's mostly my body getting adjusted to the medicine that I've been on.
I have come to the conclusion that meds ending in -lol (in your case Carvedilol; in my case Metoprolol; in my husband's case Atenolol) raise blood sugar numbers. It would be wise for you to be checked regularly for diabetes.
Good luck.
last year was 45% +- using transthoracic echo
Mild left systolic dysfunction (Compared to prior year it seems slightly improved)
Mean pulmonary artery pressure 30 mm (consistent with moderate PH)
Tricuspid Doppler shows elevated right heart pressure of 55 mm (considering patient age is markedly abnormal)
Mitral valve Doppler consistent with diastolic dysfunction, grade 2
Cardiologist says I have stiffening in parts of my left ventricle (hypokinesis) but no hypertrophy.
My dad has had congestive heart failure for the last 10 years. In 2001 he had a quintuple bypass at 73 yrs old. 2 months ago he was admitted to the hospital for fluid retention. He was diagnosed with CHF, coronary artery disease, hypersensitive heart disease, cardiomayopathy, artic atherosclerosis. The dr prescribed spirolactone, omeprazole, amiodarone, furosemide, carvedilol, and lisinopril. They released him to hospice care.
I have a damaged heart and recently diagnosed with PVCs...I am waiting for an EP Study in about 2 weeks. Today I got the flu...I haven't thrown up (yet), but I am concerned about it and even just the flu symptoms. Also...I don't have CHF or blockage. Should I be concerned?
You are certainly on a good beta blocker which is rated about the best for CHF. Do you have any echo results giving any information to chamber dilation etc?
There seems no well documented evidence of any interaction of carvedilol with multi vitamins, so there is no need to worry in that aspect.
Do get back with other queries.
CARVEDILOL 12.5 MG TABLET MYL TWICE DAILY
FUROSEMIDE 40 MG TABLET MYL 2- TABLETS TWICE A DAY
METOLAZONE 2.5 MG TABLET MYL ONCE DAILY AT 10 am
KLOR - CON M20 TABLET UPS 2- TABLETS TWICE DAILY
LYRICA 75 MG CAPSULE P-D 1- TWICE DAILY
METFORMIN HLC 850 MG TAB ZYD 1 - TAB TWICE DAILY
WARFARIN SODIUM 7 MG TAB BRR 1- DAILY
ENALAPRIL MALEATE 2.
Hello I have a question,
I have been diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fib (AF), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)and an Enlarged Heart back in 1998. at that time my (EF) Ejection fraction was well over 60%. I went to my Doctor the other day and found out that my (EF) is at 30 - 40% from a EKG/Echo cardiogram report that dated back to 07/19/2005 now three years have gone by and now I'm worried.
That said, carvedilol lowers blood pressure, sometimes to an extreme. Were you taking carvedilol when your heart rate went to 150? After being off carvedilol, what is your blood pressure, and did your heart rate change after being off the drug?
I'd ask your doctor if you should have a nuclear stress test to look for a blockage in your heart arteries, and/or a heart echo to look at valves, etc.
I am on 6.25 mg carvedilol twice a day. I am not physically restricted - I walk 1 mile or more day and do 10 minutes of other light exercises most days. My BP runs under 120/80 most of the time. I understand carvedilol helps prevent stiffening of the heart muscle and can help restore LV function to some degree. How specially, so it do this? What is the biochemical mechanism?
As a CHF patient, I of course weight daily. Was just recently put on Lasix in past week because of problems with fluid in lungs, and have been taking it religiously every day. My weight is the same, but I can't take as deep of a breath as yesterday, I'm slightly wheezing, and I can feel fluid come out of my throat with every little cough. This feels exactly how it felt when I was first diagnosed with CHF a month ago.
hello Doctors/ Experts,
may i ask what are the common side effects when taking beta blockers (carvedilol)? i am taking just 12.5mg daily and i feel some irregularities like palps, fatigue, headaches, dizzy. i am not sure if these are side effects. im 24yo and dont smoke or drink but having a bp of 140/100. then down to 120/80 when taking 12.5mg carv daily. thank you for the knowledge.
I have recently been prescribed Amlodipine-Benaz 5/10 MG capsules for treatment of hypertension. However, my resting pulse rate has consistently been in the 90's and increasing into the 100's at time, so I have been prescribed Carvedilol to help control the heart rate. My question is, doesn't Carvedilol control hypertension as well...Why should I be taking carvedilol in addition to amliodipine?
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