Drug Interactions With Carvedilol (Cont.)

 
Paroxetine
If you are taking both carvedilol and paroxetine, your body may metabolize carvedilol differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of the medicine in your blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your carvedilol dose, depending on your particular situation.
 
Quinidine
If carvedilol and quinidine are taken together, your body may metabolize carvedilol differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of the medication in your blood. As a result, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your carvedilol dose if needed.
 
Propafenone
If you are taking carvedilol and propafenone together, your body may metabolize propafenone differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of the drug in your blood. If you have been prescribed both of these medications, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your propafenone dose, depending on your particular situation.
 
Cyclosporine
Taking cyclosporine and carvedilol together may cause your body to metabolize the cyclosporine differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of the medication in your body. When using these medicines together, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your cyclosporine dose as needed.
 
Calcium Channel Blockers
If you are taking carvedilol with a calcium channel blocker, your blood pressure may decrease too much or your heart rate may slow dramatically. This can cause:
 
  • Spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Lightheadedness
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting.
 
You are also at increased risk for developing congestive heart failure. As a result, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your situation more closely and/or adjust your dose of these medicines.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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