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A member asked:

What is difference between short acting and long acting propranolol? doc gave me short acting for anxiety, will it still lower blood pressure ?

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The short: acting is required to be taking more than once a day because of its elimination time. The long acting is released slowly hence last longer in your blood and requires single dosing. Both will lower your BP and heart rate

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2016

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I have high blood pressure and anxiety, i take propranolol twice a day, Ive been noticing heart palpitations pretty often lately , is this a bad sign of something seriously wrong ?

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I am taking Metoprolol Succinate ER 50mg for blood pressure related to anxiety. I have also been prescribed propranolol and/or clonazapam for public speaking or general anxiety. Is it ok to take either of these with my Metoprolol Succinate ER 50mg?

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I have High blood pressure & PVC the medication tried but discontinued due to side effects Amolodipine caused anxiety, Metoprolol succ caused digestive , Propranolol headaches, Currently on Losartan Asking for 2nd opinion about this medication?

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PreviouslyAmolidipne 10mg side effect anxiety , weakness in legs Metoprolol succinate 25mg side effect heartburn Now on Propranolol starting 10mg ,20mg ,40mg X2 daily blood pressure not great but dr said ok BUT side effect constant headache. Advice?

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My blood pressure is normally low,so could I take propanolol for my social anxiety or their is a risk that my blood pressure will decrease more?

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