Who Can And Cannot Take Carvedilol

Who can take carvedilol

Most adults can take carvedilol.

It can sometimes be prescribed by a specialist for children aged 2 years old and over.

Who may not be able to take carvedilol

Carvedilol is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take it if you have:

ever had an allergic reaction to carvedilol or any other medicine
lung disease or asthma
heart failure that's getting worse
low blood pressure (hypotension) or a slow heart rate
a liver problem
serious circulation problems in your arms and legs, such as Raynaud's

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