Who can take carvedilol
Most adults can take carvedilol.
It can sometimes be prescribed by a specialist for children aged 2 years old and over.
Who may not be able to take carvedilol
Carvedilol is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take it if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to carvedilol or any other medicine
- lung disease or asthma
- heart failure that's getting worse
- low blood pressure (hypotension) or a slow heart rate
- a liver problem
- serious circulation problems in your arms and legs, such as Raynaud's