Brand Names: Corgard

Generic Name: nadolol (Pronunciation: na DOE lol)

• What is nadolol (Corgard)?
• What are the possible side effects of nadolol (Corgard)?
• What is the most important information I should know about nadolol (Corgard)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nadolol (Corgard)?
• How should I take nadolol (Corgard)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Corgard)?
• What happens if I overdose (Corgard)?
• What should I avoid while taking nadolol (Corgard)?
• What other drugs will affect nadolol (Corgard)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is nadolol (Corgard)?

Nadolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Nadolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) or hypertension (high blood pressure).

Nadolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Corgard 20 mg

round, gray, imprinted with BL232, CORGARD20

Corgard 80 mg

round, blue, imprinted with CORGARD80, BL241

Nadolol 20 mg-MYL

round, yellow, imprinted with M 28

Nadolol 20 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with Z 4235, 20

Nadolol 40 mg-APH

round, white, imprinted with AP 2462

Nadolol 40 mg-MYL

round, yellow, imprinted with M 171

Nadolol 40 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with Z 4236, 40

Nadolol 80 mg-MYL

round, yellow, imprinted with M 132

Nadolol 80 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with Z4237, 80

What are the possible side effects of nadolol (Corgard)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• slow or uneven heartbeats;
• numbness or cold feeling;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
• swelling or rapid weight gain;
• bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);
• hallucinations, behavior changes; or
• nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• dizziness, spinning sensation;
• tired feeling;
• mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, bloating, gas; or
• tingly feeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the Corgard (nadolol) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about nadolol (Corgard)?

Do not stop taking nadolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using nadolol. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Nadolol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Nadolol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.