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Can propranolol half beta prograne 80mg be used for alcohol withdrawal?

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See below: It will help some symptoms but not all and I would only use it as part of a detox regimen

Answered 6/13/2015

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Is there any withdrawal symptoms or do you have to wean off propranolol ER 80 mg capsule when you stop it. How you do it since it is capsule.

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How long after taking propranolol (20mg) should I wait before drinking alcohol? I take it for anxiety during presentations. 4 hours? 12 hours? 1 day?

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Am I allergic to alcohol? After 2 drinks, I have been up all night w/ racing heart and temperature regulation problems (my propranolol is not helping)

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My psychatrist told me to cut my 20 mg propranolol to just 10mg a day, is it safe to wean off this medication? what withdrawal effects should I expect?

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I was put on 60mg of propranolol once nightly for anxiety. Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medication? Or if I plan to drink should I wait until my next dose? I only drink once a week on the weekend.

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