Coreg is a drug prescribed for congestive heart failure treatment and high blood pressure control. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug can also be given after a heart attack to improve survival and decrease the chances of another heart attack.
Common Coreg side effects seen in people with high blood pressure include diarrhea, dizziness, and insomnia. This eMedTV resource also lists side effects reported in people with congestive heart failure and those following a heart attack.
As this eMedTV article explains, side effects may occur with the use of Coreg. Impotence and libido effects are a potential risk, but researchers are unsure whether sexual side effects are actually caused by Coreg itself or by other factors.
There is no concrete proof that there is a link between Coreg and depression. As this eMedTV page explains, very few people reported the side effect in clinical trials, and it is unknown whether the drug actually caused the condition.
Certain side effects may occur as a result of using Coreg, and weight gain is a possibility. This segment of the eMedTV library discusses the likelihood of this side effect occurring and offers tips for helping with any gradual weight gain.
Side effects may occur with Coreg, and blood sugar levels that are too high or too low have been reported. This eMedTV article lists possible signs of high blood sugar and low blood sugar, and offers tips for helping to manage blood sugar levels.
Side effects may occur with the use of Coreg, and hair loss is a rare but possible problem. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, less than 1 percent of people taking Coreg experience hair loss, and the problem is usually reversible.
If you experience dry eyes with Coreg, tell your doctor so he or she can recommend treatments. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, dry eyes has not been reported as a rare or common side effect in people who are taking the drug.
Common Coreg uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and symptoms of congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment also explains how the drug can improve survival following a heart attack and offers a list of common off-label uses.
The suggested Coreg dosage for controlling high blood pressure is 6.25 mg, taken twice a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosing recommendations when giving Coreg after a heart attack and for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
This eMedTV resource contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with Coreg, including quinidine, clonidine, and digoxin. These interactions could potentially lead to excessive levels of medicine in your body, among other things.
People who take Coreg for high blood pressure may experience low blood sugar. This section of the eMedTV archives lists more Coreg precautions and warnings, including people who should avoid the drug and other possible side effects that may occur.
Pregnancy and Coreg may be a dangerous combination due to the potential harm the drug can cause the fetus. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of using it during pregnancy and explains when the drug may be given to a pregnant woman.
Signs of a Coreg overdose can include vomiting, extremely low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness. This eMedTV article lists other possible overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.
Because the patent for Coreg has expired, generic versions are currently available. As this page of the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Coreg is available in four strengths and is manufactured by several different manufacturers.
