Coreg for Hypertension
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Safer beta-blocker for diabetics?
Medical News Today
This advanced article reports on the important findings of the GEMINI study, which compared the effects of metoprolol and carvedilol (Coreg) on patients with hypertension and diabetes.
This short press release states that the FDA approved generic versions of Coreg for hypertension and other conditions. Ask your doctor if the cheaper generic is right for you.
Improved survival with Coreg
the heart
The COMET study compared carvedilol (Coreg) and metoprolol, common drugs for hypertension. Doctors studied their effects on the long-term survival of patients with heart failure. Are you on the right med?
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Mention these to your doctor
Healthline
This consumer information page on Coreg contains many helpful links to sites describing conditions and medicines that might not be compatible with Coreg.
self-help submit a link
These easy-to-understand CDC guidelines are the comprehensive way to get blood pressure down where it should be.
Hypertension brochure
NHLBI
Taking your Coreg as prescribed is only one important thing you should be doing to combat your hypertension. Find out what else can be done from this comprehensive guide.
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Three mechanisms of action
Discovery
Coreg is an alpha-beta blocker, lowering blood pressure by binding to two types of beta receptors and one type of alpha receptor. This article explains the effects in simple language.
General info on Coreg
PDR health
If you've recently been prescribed Coreg for hypertension, learn all the important facts you should know with this easy-to-read, streamlined overview; It even includes pictures.
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Once a day dosing
Coreg CR
This Web site for Coreg CR extended release answers many questions about Coreg and its indications. Click on the audio tour guide for even more useful information.
One of many options
UpToDate
Coreg is only one medicine in the arsenal of weapons to fight hypertension. Learn all the current treatment options with their risks and benefits from this trusted source.
Grab the (unsalted) popcorn
Healthination
With these great videos on blood pressure and hypertension, you'll learn both what's going on in your body and how to achieve a healthier you.

