Coreg CR Directions

Coreg is the name brand for the alpha and beta-blocker carvedilol, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. The beta-blocking activity of Coreg decreases the rate and force of heart contraction, thus decreasing blood pressure and slowing the progression of heart failure. The alpha-blocking activity allows the smooth muscle in blood vessels to relax, thus lower blood pressure. Coreg CR is the extended release form of the medication, thus it allows for once a day dosing.

Instructions

• 1

  Take your dose of Coreg CR in the morning with breakfast. The medication comes in 10, 20, 40 and 80 mg capsules. Your dose will vary based on what was prescribed by your doctor.

• 2

  Do not split or crush your Coreg CR capsule. It is important to swallow an entire capsule of Coreg CR so as not to disrupt the extended release mechanism of the capsule.

• 3

  Monitor your blood pressure daily to be sure that the dose of Coreg CR that you are taking is adequately controlling it without making it too low.

• 4

  Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects or before discontinuing the medication. Some of the common side effects of Coreg CR are dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, hyperglycemia, weight gain and low blood pressure.