Who can and cannot take carvedilol

Most adults can take carvedilol.

It can sometimes be prescribed by a specialist for children aged 2 years old and over.

Carvedilol is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take it if you have:

• ever had an allergic reaction to carvedilol or any other medicine
• lung disease or asthma
• heart failure that's getting worse
• low blood pressure (hypotension) or a slow heart rate
• a liver problem
• serious circulation problems in your arms and legs, such as Raynaud's