Carvedilol

[Jasper05]

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has had any positive changes taking carvedilol I'm 3 weeks in on a low dose to start of with my ALT have gone up on my last blood test 5 days ago and I'm struggling with the side affects I have an appointment on Friday with my local doctor not my liver specialist to discuss increasing my dosage half of me wants to quit because of the side effects but the other half of me wants desperately to see if it's going to work would be very grateful of any information many thanks kaz

[BritishLiverTrust11 Moderator]

Hello

This is a question that your own health care professional is best placed to answer, as only they have access to your medical records.

We suggest talking this through with your own doctor or health care professional in the first instance.

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[ColinH324]

I was started on carvedilol after a massive bleed from a stomal varix. It has certainly helped reduce the frequency and severity of the bleeds I was getting. I am currently on 18.75mg twice a day, so getting near the maximum of 25mg twice a day.

Can't say I have noticed many side effects other than putting on some weight. Worth discussing with your hepatologist if the side effects are an issue rather than just stopping, as suddenly stopping any medication can be an issue if you have been on it for more than a few days.

[Jasper05 in reply to ColinH324]

Hi Colin thanks for your reply I went to see my gp last wensday he took me of carvedilol I was getting pains in my chest and my blood pressure was high instead of being on the lower end I was on a low dose for 26 days so I'm due to see my gp again tomorrow he will then write to my liver specialist so back to the drawing board for me kaz