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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?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (5 minutes later)
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

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Can Carvedilol Cause Weakness In The Body?

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