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88 yr old mother confused; should inderal (propranolol) be switched to water soluble form of medication? no problems before confusion.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If Inderal (propranolol) is causing the confusion, she needs a change in medication and not just the formulation of the same. Talk to her doctor about it.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Perhaps: If confusion started after starting propranolol, it might be worth the try to switch to alternate beta blockers to see if symptoms improve.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 11/17/2013

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