Carvedilol Pros and Cons
- Carvedilol is the first choice to treat heart failure and cardiac dysfunction after a heart attack.
- This medication lowers the risk of worsening heart failure, hospitalizations, and death from severe heart failure.
- It is available in a low-cost generic form.
- Carvedilol extended-release capsules only need to be taken once a day.
- It is not the first choice medicine for high blood pressure.
- Carvedilol immediate release needs to be taken twice a day.
- You need to take this medicine with food.
- Carvedilol can make you feel out of breath during exercise.
- This medicine can cause dry eyes in contact lens users
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