Side effects may occur with the use of Coreg, and weight gain is commonly reported. Whether this is actually caused by the medicine or by other factors, however, is unknown. Rapid weight gain should be reported to your healthcare provider, as this may be a sign of congestive heart failure. If you are taking Coreg and weight gain occurs gradually, try eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Coreg and Weight Gain: An Overview
Side effects are possible with
Coreg® (
carvedilol), and weight gain is often reported. This data comes from clinical trials where Coreg was studied extensively and side effects were documented.
Whether Coreg actually causes weight gain, however, is not known. Several factors determine if a person will gain weight while taking Coreg, including a person's medical condition and its severity. For example, in people with severe
heart failure who took Coreg, weight gain was seen in up to 12 percent of people. In a similar group of people who did not take Coreg, weight gain was seen in up to 11 percent of people. Weight gain was not a reported side effect in people taking the drug for
high blood pressure (
hypertension).
Coreg and Rapid Weight Gain
One important point to keep in mind related to Coreg and weight gain is that all beta blockers, including Coreg, may make
congestive heart failure worse or, in some cases, even cause it. One of the main
symptoms of congestive heart failure is unexplained weight gain. In fact, people with congestive heart failure can often have rapid weight gain (three to five pounds) over several days. This weight gain is often combined with other symptoms, such as a cough and swelling in the ankles, feet, or legs. Contact your healthcare provider if you are taking Coreg and notice unexplained weight gain or swelling.
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