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Corgard Consumer Information
CORGARD
Generic Name: nadolol (na DOE lall)
Brand Names: Corgard
What is the most important information I should know about nadolol?
- Do not stop taking nadolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping abruptly may cause your condition to become worse.
- Call your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath.
- Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Nadolol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
What is nadolol?
- Nadolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins).
- Nadolol is used to lower blood pressure and to treat angina (chest pain).
- Nadolol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nadolol?
- Before taking nadolol, tell your doctor if you have
- asthma;
- a heart problem such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, and others;
- diabetes;
- depression;
- thyroid disease;
- kidney disease;
- liver disease; or
- any type of circulatory disease.
- You may not be able to take nadolol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
- Nadolol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether nadolol will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- Nadolol passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take nadolol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take nadolol?
- Take nadolol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Nadolol can be taken with or without food.
- It is important to take nadolol regularly to get the most benefit.
- Do not stop taking nadolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping abruptly may cause your condition to become worse.
- Your doctor may want you to have blood pressure monitoring or other medical evaluations during treatment with nadolol to monitor progress and side effects.
- Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
- Symptoms of a nadolol overdose include a slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking nadolol?
- Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Nadolol may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
- Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking this medication.
- Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery.
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