 
                            Can Carvedilol Cause Weakness In The Body?
 
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : been prescribed carvedilol 3.125 2x/day will I likely experience weakness or inability to drive?
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Yes, you may get it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Beta-blocker can cause generalized weakness. So there is certainly a possibility of having it. But since its a low dose to begin with, severity may not be that great to hamper your driving capacity. So u think you should be able to drive. Alternatively, you can try having it on holiday for the first time if it's not given for any urgent indication.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                            Yes, you may get it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Beta-blocker can cause generalized weakness. So there is certainly a possibility of having it. But since its a low dose to begin with, severity may not be that great to hamper your driving capacity. So u think you should be able to drive. Alternatively, you can try having it on holiday for the first time if it's not given for any urgent indication.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist
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