Coreg is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, which can lead to congestive heart failure and other heart problems. Nearly one in three people in the U.S. have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.
Coreg is a beta-blocker, which is a drug that slows the heartbeat and reduces blood vessel contraction. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is caused by too much blood being forced through arteries that are too small. This can put serious strain on the heart.
High blood pressure can be caused by a number of factors, such as:
- genetics
- pregnancy
- being overweight
- increased age
- inactivity
- excessive drinking
- drug use
- smoking
- high fat foods
As many as one in three people have high blood pressure, and many do not know it. Your doctor can help you test for high blood pressure, and it is important to treat it immediately, because it can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Coreg is also used for patients who have suffered mild to severe heart failure, because it helps ease the strain on the heart. However, patients who have asthma, liver disease or coronary artery disease should not use Coreg, because it can result in death. Other side effects from Coreg include:
- complications during anesthesia (Coreg slows your heart beat, and during anesthesia it can become too slow).
- harmful glucose levels in diabetic patients (beta-blockers raise your blood sugar levels, so you might have to adjust your insulin requirements. Coreg can also put you at risk for developing diabetes).
- worsening heart problems
- fluid retention
- allergic reaction, including anaphylactic shock
- dizziness and fainting (your blood pressure has been lowered to the point that if you stand up too fast, you might black out).
If you are injured because of Coreg, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.