People's Pharmacy

Corgard

Generic Name:nadolol

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Corgard can cause a number of side effects including slow heart rate, cold hands and feet, insomnia, nightmares, blurred vision and sexual difficulties.

Symptoms of nerve tingling, dizziness, nausea, stomach ache, gas, diarrhea, indigestion, rash, arthritis and muscle pain trouble some people.

This medicine may also have a negative effect on cholesterol and other blood fats, so a lipid test before treatment and periodically thereafter would be prudent.

Although Corgard is a little less likely to affect the nervous stystem than certain other drugs in this class, be alert for the beta blocker blahs.

Symptoms of psychological depression, fatigue, decreased concentration, memory loss and mood swings may come on slowly and insidiously.

Notify your physician promptly of any adverse reactions, especially breathing difficulties, fluid retention in the legs or a night cough.

Corgard can interact with a number of other compounds, including several that are used to treat asthma, colds, allergies, diabetes, migraines and heart problems.

Corgard and the blood pressure medicine Catapres may not mix well, but neither one should be stopped suddenly.

An allergic reaction to penicillin or ampicilin may be more severe in an individual taking Corgard.

Arthritis medicine and aspirin may reduce its effectiveness.

A barbiturate such as Fiorinal or a tuberculosis medicine like Rifadin could also interfere with Corgard's effectiveness.

Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure Corgard is safe in combination with any other drugs you may take.