Carvedilol CR is a prescription drug used to treat a few conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource discusses specific uses of the drug, explains how the medication works, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Common side effects of carvedilol CR include nausea, dizziness, and swelling of the hands or feet. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects and explains which problems are potentially serious and require medical attention.
Carvedilol CR is commonly used for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV Web page covers other uses of carvedilol CR (including possible "off-label" uses) and discusses whether children can take the drug.
The recommended starting dosage of carvedilol CR for people with high blood pressure is 20 mg once daily. This eMedTV article also offers dosing guidelines for people with congestive heart failure or who have just suffered a heart attack.
Clonidine, diphenhydramine, and NSAIDs may cause carvedilol CR drug interactions. This eMedTV page explains what may happen if these medicines are taken together and provides a list of other medications that may interfere with carvedilol CR.
Carvedilol CR may cause extremely low blood pressure and/or a slow heart rate in some people. This eMedTV segment offers more precautions and warnings with carvedilol CR, including other side effects or complications that may occur with this drug.
