Question 1

if i take 10-20mg of propranolol 1-2x/week for the first month or two of pregnancy, would there be any danger to the baby and is so, what?  thank you!

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Talk to your obstetrician or family physician who's providing your prenatal care. Tell her/him about your propanolol and why you need it. Check out http://www.Drugs.Com/propranolol.Html where it's considered pregnancy category c which means we don't know. S/he can help you determine if benefit exceeds risk or perhaps there's an alternative that's safer. Good luck!

Question 2

your opinion on 20mg of propranolol during pregnancy for high blood pressure? safe for fetus?

Accepted Answer

: Why propranolol? By UPTODATE: "propranolol and other nonselective beta blockers are also generally avoided. They may promote uterine irritability since myometrial relaxation of the gravid uterus is a beta-2-adrenergic receptor-mediated process (beta-adrenergic receptor agonists are used for tocolysis)."

Question 3

what is propranolol used for?

Accepted Answer

Lower blood pressure: Propranolol is used to lower blood pressure and heart rate in a variety of heart conditions. It is also used to lower pressure in the portal veins if someone has cirrhosis of the liver.

Question 4

what is propranolol prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Inderal (propranolol): For hypertension, anxiety/panic, angina, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, essential tremor, prophylaxis of migraine or cluster headaches, tension headache, akathisias from antipsychotic medications, aggresion in brain injuries, glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 5

what would happen if i took 3g of propranolol?

Accepted Answer

What for?: It is a big dose, and given that propranolol can lower blood pressure and slow heart rate make sure you consult your MD

Question 6

propranolol and flecaninied, what are these for?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol, flecain: Flecainide and propranolol are drugs which we use to control heart rate and rhythm. Propranolol also is used for blood pressure, angina, anxiety and several other conditons. Flecainide is primarily used just for cardiac rhythm control.

Question 7

can propranolol cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Rare but yes: I have never seen this before with my patients but it is labeled as a side effect. From my experience it even makes individuals more tired and prone to sleep.

Question 8

will propranolol treat a migraine?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol: Propranolol can help minimize the number of migraines in some patients. It doesn't treat the acute headache

Question 9

how to buy inderal (propranolol) cheap?

Accepted Answer

Inderal (propranolol): Generic is Propranolol  and is relatively inexpensive.

Question 10

what is the use of propranolol (inderal)?

Accepted Answer

Many uses: Inderal (propranolol) is a so called beta blocher  that has many uses it is used for hypertension, tremor, migraine headaches, mild anxiety, excessive sweating, and to reduce the chances of a heart attack . And tachycardia    it is contraindicated in respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.

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