Details for: APO-CARVEDILOL

If you become unwell while taking APO-CARVEDILOL tell your doctor at once. You should be especially careful when starting or changing the dose of APOCARVEDILOL.

BEFORE and while you use APO-CARVEDILOL tell your doctor or pharmacist:

• all your medical conditions, including a history of heart, kidney or liver problems, asthma or breathing difficulties;
• if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, or if you are breast feeding. You should not take APO-CARVEDILOL if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant unless your doctor tells you so;
• if you change the amount of any other medicine you are taking;
• if you suffer from diabetes, thyroid problems, Raynaud’s phenomenon (coldness/spasm in the hands or feet with changes in colour) or cramping pains in the leg when exercising:
• If you have diabetes, you could become less aware of symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). You should monitor your blood sugar more carefully while on APO-CARVEDILOL. Tell your doctor if you see any significant changes;
• If you have certain types of thyroid problem, abrupt stopping of APOCARVEDILOL may lead to worsening symptoms;
• If you suffer from Raynaud’s phenomenon, an increase in symptoms of coldness/spasms in the hands or feet may be seen;
• If you have psoriasis (scaly red patches on the skin). Psoriasis may occur or, if you already have psoriasis, it may become worse.