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Compare carvedilol alternatives<\/a> | Coreg CR<\/a> | Toprol XL<\/a> | Zebeta<\/a> | Entresto<\/a> | Prinivil and Zestril<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Carvedilol<\/span><\/a>, known by the brand name Coreg, is part of a group of drugs called beta blockers. It is FDA approved to treat <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span><\/a> (hypertension) and <\/span>heart failure<\/span><\/a>. It may also be prescribed to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carvedilol is an effective drug for many people. However, a healthcare provider may recommend alternatives depending on the condition being treated. Some people may experience intolerable side effects of carvedilol, find that carvedilol isn\u2019t working for them, or have trouble with the dosing schedule of carvedilol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing a carvedilol alternative is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and there are several drugs that can be used to replace carvedilol for hypertension or heart problems. Continue reading to learn more about carvedilol alternatives, how they\u2019re used, and how to switch from carvedilol to a new drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of carvedilol?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Different treatment options are available that can be used as alternatives to carvedilol. For example, there are a few different <\/span>beta blockers<\/span><\/a> that are similarly effective to carvedilol for treating hypertension or heart failure. Only two other beta blockers are currently FDA-approved to treat heart failure: Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) and Zebeta (bisoprolol).<\/span><\/p>\n

Carvedilol is a non-selective beta blocker that blocks beta-1 and beta-2 receptors in the body. Beta-1 receptors primarily affect the heart rate and strength of the heart\u2019s contraction, while beta-2 receptors mainly affect the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and airways. Carvedilol also blocks alpha 1-adrenergic receptors, which can help dilate the blood vessels and lower blood pressure. In addition to carvedilol, non-selective beta blockers include propranolol, nadolol, and labetalol.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some beta blockers are cardioselective because they primarily block the beta-1 receptors in the heart. Cardioselective beta blockers include metoprolol, bisoprolol, and nebivolol<\/a>. beta blockers that are selective for beta-1 receptors may cause <\/span>fewer certain side effects<\/span><\/a>, such as bronchoconstriction, than non-selective beta blockers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other examples of drugs for blood pressure or heart problems may include <\/span>angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>diuretics<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>calcium channel blockers<\/span><\/a>. Some drugs, including Entresto (sacubitril\/valsartan) and Corlanor (ivabradine), have unique mechanisms of action and may also be used for heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare carvedilol alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coreg (carvedilol)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
3.125 mg twice daily to 25 mg twice daily<\/td>\nCoreg coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coreg CR (carvedilol extended-release)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
10 mg to 80 mg once daily<\/td>\nCoreg CR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Angina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
12.5 to 100 mg once daily<\/td>\nToprol XL coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zebeta (bisoprolol)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
2.5 to 20 mg once daily<\/td>\nBisoprolol coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entresto (sacubitril\/valsartan)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
24 mg\/26 mg to 97 mg\/103 mg twice daily<\/td>\nEntresto coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Acute myocardial infarction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
2.5 to 80 mg once daily<\/td>\nZestril coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calan SR (verapamil)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Arrhythmia<\/li>\n
  • Angina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
120 mg once daily to 240 mg twice daily<\/td>\nCalan SR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aldactone (spironolactone)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hyperaldosteronism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
12.5 mg once daily to 25 mg twice daily<\/td>\nAldactone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cozaar (losartan)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Reduction in risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy<\/li>\n
  • Nephropathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
50 to 100 mg once daily<\/td>\nCozaar coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corlanor (ivabradine)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
2.5 to 7.5 mg twice daily<\/td>\nCorlanor coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bidil (hydralazine\/isosorbide dinitrate)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
20 mg\/37.5 to 40 mg\/75 mg three times daily<\/td>\nBidil coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to carvedilol<\/span><\/h3>\n