Carvedilol Vs Metoprolol Tartrate

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Just wanted to pass on this information about carvedilol (Coreg). This might work for you but was almost a disaster for E. He started taking this Dec 15 and was in trouble today the 16th. Please do not attempt to use this drug in conjunction with Diltiazem which is used to specifically slow down your heart rate.. This was written on the information part of the drug sheet and was prescribed anyway. It caused E to have a drastic drop in blood pressure, Hypotension. His reading was 100/49-Heart rate 62, not good. He was dizzy, weak, lightheaded and extremely tired. The cardiologist was trying to switch him from Metoprolol Tartrate. We had to make a trip to Lexington Va Emergency room this pm. Emergency Drs. switched him back. They told him he had a bad reaction. BTW called Somerset PCP's clinic and was told yes we can see him, NEXT TUESDAY AT 2:00. Yeah NEXT TUESDAY. HE IS GOING TO KEEP THAT APPOINTMENT!! Wonder what will happen? Nothing. Rn said she couldn't tell him either way what to do. Oh. well

Carolyn