What is the drug coreg used for
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First observation I know is correct, Coreg and Carvedilol are the exact same drug, except Carvedilol is the generic form of Coreg. Increasing the combination would mean over 120mg, an unheard of dosage. You are already taking a gorilla dose and that can cause a drop of EF in my opinion. EF ratings fluctuate. I'd ask for a BNP test that is used to determine the level of CHF one has. Usually less than 100 indicates no CHF.
We could all hope for the magic pill that would raise our EF. The lower the EF, the more we would take. How low is your EF and WHY did it get that low is where to start. If it is because of rhythm problems, getting well synchronized can be helpful. If it is because if a heart attack, taking an ACE inhibitor will be helpful in the long term. Exercise helps. Do your best with nutrition and do NOT smoke. There is a spot to get started from. Take care.
As you probably know these are two names for the same exact same drug, one being the brand-name and the other the generic name. On a prescription a physician has the option of permitting a generic filling or restricting the filling to a brand-name. With the caveat that in the United States some general practicioners will refer you to a specialist before prescribing a drug that is used to treat heart failure there is no reason your physician should not respond favorably to your request.
Did the operative report state that the damaged heart cells could be revived? Coreg is the drug of choice to revive those cells.
Coreg is considered by some heart patients, me included as a wonder drug, Many, many people who take the drug have seen an increase in weight when it is administered, me included. However, it helped my heart health a great deal, the the weight gain was temporary.
heart rate is in the 70s to 100s..My dr said go ahead and start the coreg,and to take it only when things are over a 100.Well my pharmasist told me that coreg is a drug that needs to be taken daiely not as needed so im so confused.This dizziness is scaring me i feel kinda confused and like i havwe been hit in the chest hard but i havent.The cardolgist says my heart is fine and its mainly my anxiety.Has anyone had such bad dizziness before.
Can you please also share what was your heart beat(pulse rate) with 25x2 and later with 6.25x2. What I understand is lower the pulse rate better is the recovery of heart function. Are you able to maintain pulse rate below 70 bpm with present coreg dose and exercise regimen.
I have no problems with ACE-I though. With 5mgx2 Ramipril my BP remains 110/70 most of the time.
But having any limitations even to do things I never considered doing in the past, really pisses me off. The real bee in my bonnet is this...what if the doctor is wrong (which I highly doubt, but still wonder) about my diagnosis and the need for all this serious stuff that has now become a part of my body. On the other hand, the ICD is not all that bad and it's comforting to know it's there. The Coreg does slow down my rapid heart beat, which does make me less anxious.
Other than lowering your pulse and blood pressure, if you took Coreg but did not need it, could it cause other damage? What symptoms would you have? I am on Coreg as a trial to see if it fixes my chronic shortness of breath. I just wondered if it was safe to do so or if it could cause permanent damage if in fact I did not need it.
Are you taking Plavix or the generic equivalent? I think the Endeavor stent is a drug eluting product and Plavix is recommended for any stent of that type.
I had breathlessness after one stent procedure and it was discovered indeed I had a problem that needed attention, I would report your symptoms. Keep us informed.
My suggestion is to contact your doctor and let him sort out the symptoms. Keep us informed.
You would be at a high risk for worsening your heart problems if you get pregnant. I don't believe coreg is a category C drug meaning it hasn't been tested on pregnat humans but the fetus animal study doesn't look good.
I had Peripartum Cardiomyopathy with my second child and had to stop breast feeding because of the coreg. even though I recovered completely without heart transplant I was told not to have anymore babies, because I may not be so lucky.
Hi ! I have been taking Flecainide 100mg twice daily for 9 years for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Since taking it I have noticed a small amount of hair loss each time I wash my hair but I still have my hair - it hasn't thinned or anything. I did notice fatigue for a while after starting the drug but I think once my body got used to it that passed. Hope all goes well for you.
The fastest way to lose the water weight is in-hospital intravenous diurectics.
However, if that isn't possible, then NO salt, and diet, along with keeping his feet up as much as possible.
The trouble breathing concerns me, in that it might be the lungs filling with fluid, and in that case he needs to be in the hospital, under constant medical supervision. A simple chest Xray can show whether there is fluid in the lungs, or not.
A few months ago I started swelling again.
In the literature the recovery rate is very high for TC, and recovery occurs quickly. What I would like to know is whether this calls for long terms treatment with Coreg as a more typical cardiac event might call for. I would like to get off of all drugs, or at least minimize the dosage. I will be discussing with my Dr in November during follow-up, but wondered if anyone here had experience with this.
Coreg, or carvidilol which is the generic replacement, is a very powerful drug. It is difficult to take, that is why you are being given a very small dose twice a day. It makes you very tired, and slows your metabolism. However, your body will get used to it, and the drug has properties that allow your heart to heal the heart. Once your body is used to the drug, often it is double, then doubled again, perhaps a third time. I took 50mg a day for a number of years.
Coreg can make a person feel extremely tired and loss of energy. Coreg is the best beta blocker as it blocks more receptors than Tropol XL. There is a medication that is being used in Europe that hopefully will be here in the US soon. It is a combination of Coreg and Tropol XL, I believe. This gives all the benefits of Coreg and reduces the tiredness that people complain about. Our relatives in Europe use the medication and have energy to travel to US and all around the states.
Of the medications you listed, I am very familiar with Coreg. Coreg is well known for causing profound fatigue. It's a fight to cope with it. Every one I know that takes it has fatigue problems. For suggestions, see http://www.wikihow.
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