Carvedilol oral tablet is a generic version of the brand-name drug Coreg. Carvedilol also comes in an extended-release* oral capsule, but this form isn’t described in this article. To learn more about this form, talk with your doctor.
This article describes carvedilol oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for carvedilol.
If you want to know more about carvedilol oral tablet, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.
* “Extended release” means the drug is slowly released into your body over a long period of time.
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Form and strengths of carvedilol
Carvedilol oral tablet comes as follows:
- Form: tablet that you swallow
- Strengths: 3.125 milligrams (mg), 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg
Carvedilol dosage
This article describes the recommended dosages* for carvedilol oral tablet.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should take the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of carvedilol oral tablet that gives the desired outcome. Do not change your dosage of carvedilol oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.
* The drugmaker provides these recommended dosages.
Usual recommended dosages of carvedilol in adults
Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of carvedilol oral tablet. Then they’ll adjust it over time to get the right maintenance dosage for you. (A maintenance dosage is what you’ll take after the starting dosage for the remainder of your treatment.) If needed, they may adjust the dosage up to 25 mg twice per day. The adjustments usually occur over 1–2 weeks.
Dosage for high blood pressure and other conditions in adults
The following table shows recommended dosages for carvedilol oral tablet’s approved uses in milligrams (mg).
| Condition | Starting dosage | Maintenance dosage |
|---|---|---|
| high blood pressure | 6.25 mg twice per day | up to 25 mg twice per day |
| heart failure | 3.125 mg twice per day | up to 25 mg twice per day |
| left ventricle problems after heart attack | 6.25 mg twice per day | up to 25 mg twice per day |
Dosage adjustments for carvedilol
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of carvedilol oral tablet based on several factors. These include:
- the specific condition being treated and its severity
- your age
- other health conditions you may have
- other medications you may take
Missed dose of carvedilol
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of carvedilol oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
For tips on how to plan your doses of carvedilol oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about carvedilol oral tablet and its dosage.
Can carvedilol be taken for anxiety? If so, what is the dosage?
Carvedilol is not approved to treat anxiety. For this reason, the drugmaker doesn’t have a recommended dosage for this use. To learn more about carvedilol oral tablet’s approved uses, see this overview article.
In some cases, doctors prescribe carvedilol off-label to treat anxiety. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved to treat.
Talk with your doctor for more information about treating anxiety.
What is the recommended dosage of carvedilol for older adults?
The recommended dosage of carvedilol for all adults is the same. This includes older adults (people who are ages 65 years and older). See the “Dosage of carvedilol” section above for more information on recommended dosages. Your doctor will prescribe the dosage that’s right for you.
Some older adults may be more sensitive to treatment. In studies, older adults taking carvedilol experienced dizziness as a side effect. And they experienced it more often than younger people taking carvedilol.
If you’re an older adult, your doctor will review your health history and monitor your response to treatment. Depending on these factors, they may prescribe a lower maintenance dosage. A maintenance dosage is what you’ll take after the starting dosage for the remainder of your treatment.
Talk with your doctor to learn more about the dosage of carvedilol in older adults.
Is carvedilol taken long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe carvedilol oral tablet as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.
You should not stop taking carvedilol unless you talk with your doctor first. Stopping it suddenly can increase your risk of chest pain or heart attack.
If you have questions about how long you should take carvedilol oral tablet, talk with your doctor.
Can carvedilol be used in dogs? If so, what is the dosage?
Carvedilol has not been approved for use in dogs.
It’s thought that carvedilol may help treat heart problems in dogs. Some research has been done in this area. However, more is needed to determine whether carvedilol is safe and effective for treating heart problems in dogs.
For information about treatment options for any heart issues your dog may have, talk with their veterinarian. Do not administer carvedilol or any other medications to your dog that haven’t been prescribed by their veterinarian.
How carvedilol is taken
You’ll swallow carvedilol oral tablet. You’ll take it twice per day with food.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same times each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
It’s important that you don’t stop taking carvedilol oral tablet unless you talk with your doctor first. Stopping it suddenly can increase your risk of chest pain or heart attack. If you both agree you’ll stop treatment, your doctor will slowly and safely decrease your dosage over time.
The drugmaker doesn’t state whether carvedilol oral tablet can be crushed, broken, or chewed. Depending on the strength and the manufacturer, some carvedilol tablets may be scored with a groove. This makes cutting them easier. If you have concerns about cutting or swallowing the tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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