More Detail on Coreg Drug Interactions
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when any of the drugs mentioned above are combined with
Coreg.
Alpha Blockers
Combining Coreg with an alpha blocker can increase the risk of dangerously low
blood pressure (hypotension). Check with your healthcare provider before combining such medications.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Combining Coreg with certain
calcium channel blockers may cause a dangerously low blood pressure and (for
verapamil or
diltiazem), a slow heart rate (bradycardia). You may need to be monitored very closely if you take these medications together. In some cases, it is not recommended to combine Coreg with a
calcium channel blocker.
Certain Antidepressants
If you are taking Coreg and certain
antidepressants together, your body may metabolize Coreg differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of Coreg in your body. If you are using these medicines together, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your Coreg dose if needed.
Certain Antipsychotics
If you are taking Coreg and certain
antipsychotics together, your body may metabolize Coreg differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of Coreg in your body. If you are using these medicines together, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your Coreg dose if needed.
Certain Arrhythmia Medications
Combining Coreg with certain arrhythmia medications may cause a dangerously slow heart rate (bradycardia). You may need to be monitored very closely if you take these medications together. In some cases, it is not recommended to combine Coreg with an arrhythmia medication.
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