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Can propanolol cause chest pain?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Propranolol , pain: Highly unlikely. In susceptible people beta blockers can exacerbate reactive airway disease which can then secondarily caused chest discomfort.

Answered 12/18/2014

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