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Carvedilol 3.125 mg three times a day
Cardiologist prescribed carvedilol 3.125 mg three times a day with 8 hours gap in view of high bp.
71 years early compensated cirrhosis. Asymptomatic. Mild pedal edema occassional.
BP fluctuates mostly in 144-150/80-90 , 160/90 up. At times 130/70 & up. Normal heart rate 70-80. Currently on carvedilol 3.125 mg two times a day. Taking thyronorm for subclinical hypothyroidism, istamet for prediabetes, n multivitamins.
From hepatologist point of view, is it ok to initiate the dose three times a day??
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Taking carvedilol 3.125 mg three times a day is well within prescribed range for the drug
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Regular monitor BP once on daily basis
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