Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). Carvedilol is an alpha- and beta-blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
Do NOT use carvedilol if:
you have severe liver problems
you have ever had asthma or other breathing problems
you are having surgery, including dental surgery
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant
you have a very slow heartbeat and you do not have a permanent pacemaker
you are allergies to other medicines and foods
Carvedilol side effects:
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache (in up to 6 percent), dizziness (greater than 21% to less than or equal to 30%), vertigo (in up to 1.8 percent), tinnitus (greater than 0.1% to less than or equal to 1%), dry mouth, drowsiness, convulsions.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea (in up to 5 percent), vomiting (2% to 6%), diarrhea (in up to 9 percent), gastrointestinal pain (1% to 3%).
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included shortness of breath (in up to 4 percent), asthma (0.2% to 1%), pulmonary edema, bronchospasm, cough.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included rash, pruritus, exfoliative dermatitis, peeling.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included decreased libido (0.2% to 0.6%), hematuria (in up to 2 percent), micturition frequency increased.
Musculoskeletal side effects have included joint pain (in up to 3 percent), gout (in up to 2 percent), muscle cramps.
Other
Other side effects have included increased hepatic enzymes, BUN increase, blurred vision (1% to 3%), fever (1% to 3%).
What other information should I know?
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor.
