I think carvedilol was designed by men for men. It gave me, a female over 60, UTI's, bleeding and a severe cough so bad that they looked for lung Cancer. After a Pulmonary specialist, ENT, Throat consultation, I made the decision to withdraw from the drug. After 2 months, side effects are nearly gone, especially the coughing. I have monitored my blood pressure religiously and it is actually better than when I was on the drug. NO ONE with Sick Sinus Syndrome should take this drug or Metoprolol (which nearly killed me.) Blood Pressure meds are only effective about 50% of the time. I am one of those it doesn't help.
I read your post about your side effects going off Carvedilol..
I just got off of Carvedilol about a week and I’m having withdrawals symptoms.. I’m having these spasms in my chest like my heart is beating fast.. how long will this go on. I have problems taken BP medicine.. I need answers..
I read your post about your side effects going off Carvedilol..
I just got off of Carvedilol about a week and I’m having withdrawals symptoms.. I’m having these spasms in my chest like my heart is beating fast.. how long will this go on. I have problems taken BP medicine.. I need answers..
Hello @trimhorse and welcome to Mayo Connect. Your message has been moved to an existing discussion on Carvedilol so that you can meet with other Connect members who have taken this med. I can understand your concern about the withdrawal symptoms.
As you probably already know, it is important to seek medical advice whenever you try to withdraw from any medication, and this is especially true with medicines that affect heart rhythm. I am wondering, did your cardiologist give you a procedure for tapering off Carvedilol or are you trying to do this on your own without medical supervision?
I read your post about your side effects going off Carvedilol..
I just got off of Carvedilol about a week and I’m having withdrawals symptoms.. I’m having these spasms in my chest like my heart is beating fast.. how long will this go on. I have problems taken BP medicine.. I need answers..
Hi @trimhorse And welcome to connect, I was on Carvedilol for many years prior to my Heart Transplant so I am familiar with the medication. I can't say I had any major issues with it may I ask what you were taking it for? I had Vintricular Tachycardia or VT for short and I believe any medication used for heart rhythm issues can't be stopped with out a taper off period.
The symptom your experiencing sounds a bit familiar as occasionally I would have this what I called a strong heart beat where I could feel it. For me typically it was when I was lying down on my left side.
Now if your taking it for blood pressure I'm not familiar with that condition. Could you maybe elaborate as to what led up to you stopping it?
Blessings
I was taking it for BP and I have been on many BP medication and I would have the same side effects.. I have been dizziness all the time and my heart rate would start beating fast..
they took me off it and my heart rate started racing a lot.. I m allergic to most Bata blockers.. I wish my doctor find a BP medicine that’s works for me.
I was taking it for BP and I have been on many BP medication and I would have the same side effects.. I have been dizziness all the time and my heart rate would start beating fast..
they took me off it and my heart rate started racing a lot.. I m allergic to most Bata blockers.. I wish my doctor find a BP medicine that’s works for me.
I was prescribed various meds to help lower my blood pressure. Had side effects from lisinopril and valsartan. Was then prescribed Carvedilol and took it for 3 weeks. Working on diet and exercise to also lower BP which was 135/95 when prescribed. I had blood work done by functional medicine doctor and now do fasting and take supplements. After losing 20 lbs I made the choice to wean myself off Carvedilol by reducing dose to once a day for 1 week and then stopped taking it. Having a lot of withdrawal symptoms including chest aches. Nothing painful but just sore daily after 10 days. Curious if this should be gone by now.
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I think carvedilol was designed by men for men. It gave me, a female over 60, UTI's, bleeding and a severe cough so bad that they looked for lung Cancer. After a Pulmonary specialist, ENT, Throat consultation, I made the decision to withdraw from the drug. After 2 months, side effects are nearly gone, especially the coughing. I have monitored my blood pressure religiously and it is actually better than when I was on the drug. NO ONE with Sick Sinus Syndrome should take this drug or Metoprolol (which nearly killed me.) Blood Pressure meds are only effective about 50% of the time. I am one of those it doesn't help.
I read your post about your side effects going off Carvedilol..
I just got off of Carvedilol about a week and I’m having withdrawals symptoms.. I’m having these spasms in my chest like my heart is beating fast.. how long will this go on. I have problems taken BP medicine.. I need answers..
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1 ReactionHello @trimhorse and welcome to Mayo Connect. Your message has been moved to an existing discussion on Carvedilol so that you can meet with other Connect members who have taken this med. I can understand your concern about the withdrawal symptoms.
As you probably already know, it is important to seek medical advice whenever you try to withdraw from any medication, and this is especially true with medicines that affect heart rhythm. I am wondering, did your cardiologist give you a procedure for tapering off Carvedilol or are you trying to do this on your own without medical supervision?
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2 ReactionsHi @trimhorse And welcome to connect, I was on Carvedilol for many years prior to my Heart Transplant so I am familiar with the medication. I can't say I had any major issues with it may I ask what you were taking it for? I had Vintricular Tachycardia or VT for short and I believe any medication used for heart rhythm issues can't be stopped with out a taper off period.
The symptom your experiencing sounds a bit familiar as occasionally I would have this what I called a strong heart beat where I could feel it. For me typically it was when I was lying down on my left side.
Now if your taking it for blood pressure I'm not familiar with that condition. Could you maybe elaborate as to what led up to you stopping it?
Blessings
I was taking it for BP and I have been on many BP medication and I would have the same side effects.. I have been dizziness all the time and my heart rate would start beating fast..
they took me off it and my heart rate started racing a lot.. I m allergic to most Bata blockers.. I wish my doctor find a BP medicine that’s works for me.
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1 ReactionYes one of the areas we all deal with at times , I'm not familiar with most of them but I hope your Doctors can find one that works.
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1 ReactionI was prescribed various meds to help lower my blood pressure. Had side effects from lisinopril and valsartan. Was then prescribed Carvedilol and took it for 3 weeks. Working on diet and exercise to also lower BP which was 135/95 when prescribed. I had blood work done by functional medicine doctor and now do fasting and take supplements. After losing 20 lbs I made the choice to wean myself off Carvedilol by reducing dose to once a day for 1 week and then stopped taking it. Having a lot of withdrawal symptoms including chest aches. Nothing painful but just sore daily after 10 days. Curious if this should be gone by now.