Corgard: Oral tablet (20mg)
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What is this Medicine?
NADOLOL (nay DOE lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to relieve chest pain caused by angina.
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Nadolol: Oral tablet (20mg)
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Nadolol: Oral tablet (40mg)
CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Corgard: Oral tablet(20mg)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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Corgard 20mg Tablet
NDC: 275050100-
Prescription Required
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Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule) -
FDA Approved
FDA approved for the following conditions:
Angina, Hypertension
Angina, Hypertension
Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Variceal Bleeding Prophylaxis, Migraine Prophylaxis, Esophageal Varices, Atrial Flutter, Anxiety, Portal Hypertension, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) Prophylaxis, Atrial Fibrillation, Tremor, Ventricular Tachycardia Prophylaxis
Storage Information
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)
Protect from light
Avoid excessive heat (above 104 degrees F)
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)
Protect from light
Avoid excessive heat (above 104 degrees F)
Reported Side Effects for Corgard 20mg Tablet
Paresthesias
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Vocal Cord Spasm
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Decreased Thinking
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Hallucinations
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
No White Blood Cells
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Moschcowitz Syndrome
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Dysarthria
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Bruises
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Headache
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Drowsiness
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Angioedema
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Depression
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Visual Impairment
Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Weight Gain
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Impotence (erectile Dysfunction)
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Decreased Sexual Desire
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Hair Loss
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Decreased Appetite
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Cough
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Loose Stools
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Exfoliative Dermatitis
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Gas
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Stuffy Nose
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Itching
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Ringing In Ears
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Dry Eyes
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Dry Skin
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Dry Mouth
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Breathing Difficulties
Incidence:
0.1%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Diaphoresis
Incidence:
0.1-0.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Low Blood Pressure
Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Heart Failure
Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Peripheral Vasoconstriction
Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
Tired
Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Lightheadedness
Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Slow Heart Beat
Incidence:
>10.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Onset: RAPID
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Corgard 20mg Tablet
Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.
Major Lifestyle Interaction
Marijuana and Corgard 20mg Tablet(Nadolol)
Marijuana and Beta-blockers(Nadolol)
Do not take Marijuana, Medical and Beta-Blockers (examples: Coreg, Metoprolol or Lopressor or Toprol, Nadolol or Corgard, Propranolol or Inderal) together without talking to your health care provider. Marijuana, Medical may decrease the effectiveness of Beta-Blockers. It is possible that Marijuana, Medical can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate or other heart-related side effects in persons predisposed to these conditions, which may make the Beta-Blocker-type drug less effective at treating heart or blood pressure related problems.
Moderate Lifestyle Interaction
Alcohol and Corgard 20mg Tablet(Nadolol)
Alcohol and Antihypertensives(Nadolol)
Although an interaction is possible, Ethanol (alchohol) and Antihypertensive Agents (drugs used to reduce high blood pressure) may be used together. Ethanol or alchohol-containing beverages may increase the effects of Antihypertensive Agents on your blood pressure. If the blood pressure drops too low while taking Ethanol and Antihypertensive Agents, you may become dizzy or feel faint. To limit this interaction, avoid alcohol-containing beverages while taking medicines to lower your blood pressure. Do not stand or sit up too quickly. Contact your prescriber if you have dizziness which does not go away.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
FIRST Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
SECOND Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
THIRD Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Lactation
Avoid - This drug is known to cause harm to infants when taken by nursing mothers.
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