What is Carvedilol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CarvedilolBrand:
Carvedilol is a betablocker used for mild-to-severe heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin; left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI); and management of hypertension.
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How do members experience Carvedilol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 369 | 99 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 297 | 53 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 89 | 28 | |
| Cardiomyopathy | 16 | 5 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 16 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Dizziness | 6 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 6 | |
| Depressed mood | 5 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 4 | |
| Lack of motivation | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 119 |
Member evaluations
Lnduke81
evaluated on Jan 03, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for cardiomyopathy: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Jansim
evaluated on Jan 14, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
- Side effects: None
firefly84
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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