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Could Elevated Blood Pressure Be Due To The Change In Generic Drug Carvedilol?
My pharmacy changed the manufacture of the generic drug carvedilol. I have taken the new brand for five days now, and my blood pressure has increased from 98/62 to 119/77 My heart beat had been steady for the last several weeks, but has bounced from a resting average low of 55 up to 62 and now back down to 57. Is it possible that this drug replacement is the cause
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have elevated blood pressure be due to the change in generic drug Carvedilol .Carvedilol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation .Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure and hypertension . Well this drug is not known to cause such effect as your mention in query and your present blood pressure and heart beat are quite normal . But if your still feel uncomfortable with this drug your should reposrt such effects to your cardiologist without any delay . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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Could Elevated Blood Pressure Be Due To The Change In Generic Drug Carvedilol?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have elevated blood pressure be due to the change in generic drug Carvedilol .Carvedilol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation .Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure and hypertension . Well this drug is not known to cause such effect as your mention in query and your present blood pressure and heart beat are quite normal . But if your still feel uncomfortable with this drug your should reposrt such effects to your cardiologist without any delay . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar