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How long does it take for propranolol to kick in when blood pressure goes up?

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depends: If you have the short acting type and take it on an empty stomach, you should see an effect within an hour. If you're using the extended release preparation, it could take 2 days to begin to see an effect which will peak over several days.

Answered 2/6/2020

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I have high blood pressure from 1 month 150/100 i take met xl 25 mg at afternoon and propranolol 20 mg at night around 11 pm blood pressure from past 15 days is around 115/75 at night and 105/65 at day can I reduce the dose?

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If I have normal low blood pressure (in range 80/60 approximately).can I take propranolol?

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Is it ok to take propranolol while on 20mg of citalopram. My gp has put me on it due to high blood pressure and anxiety?

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Is it safe to take Propranolol if my blood pressure is normal (117/64) and my pulse 62? However I dont exercise and am going to start exercising. I was also anxious so pulse maybe lower when relaxed ?

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