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I take propranolol since 3 months but it's several days that i feel some pressure in my chest and have lots blood pressure. does propranolol keeps it?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Good drug, wrong dos: Propanolol is a good drug for BP and angina but it sounds like you may not have the best dose. Adding a diuretic like hydrochlorothiazide can help lower the BP too.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I take propranolol since 3 months but it's several days that i feel some pressure in my chest and have lots blood pressure. does propranolol keeps it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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