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This question is about carvedilol. I have been taking this med for about 6 years. I had a heart attack back then and was put on carvedilol along with brilinta because I am allergic to aspirin. I felt fine. About 2 years I had more blockages and now I have 9 stents. I feel awful, so weak, diarrhea, and I am lightheaded all the time and very off balance. I think it is the carvedilol, but none of my doctors seem to care about what I am saying, they keep telling me it is the best med out there for my heart and blood pressure. I also take insulin, protonix, furosemide and Lipitor. I am worried about what else has been happening to me, the bottom part of my blood pressure is staying at 58, and that is without the carvedilol? Thanks for listening.
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I am having a lot of trouble with carvedilol. My heart rate is very low without it. I’m having pounding heart and irregular heartbeats. There is hardly a blood pressure med I can take without serious side effects. And yet they keep trying to put me on things that actually raise my BP instead of lower it. It’s very frustrating!! Right now I can’t get anything done because of the terrible side effects I’m having. Hopefully they will leave after another day. Does anyone else have trouble with almost all blood pressure meds?
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@stardiamond1223, you may also be interested in this related discussion:
- I'm starting carvedilol. What are your experiences? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-drug/
You are taking quite a few medications and it might be helpful to request a medication reconciliation with your pharmacist. They can review all your meds and may suggest possible causes for your symptoms. See this related discussion:
- Medication reconciliation: Who do I talk with to review all my meds? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stop-all-medicine/
@loveitaly, how long have you been on Carvedilol? Have you discussed potential drug interactions with your pharmacist?