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Take 20 mg propranolol daily, hw long does it stay in your system. by the next dose my bp is 130s over 80s. does it also help with heart palpitations?

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Palpitations: Propranolol is a nonselective beta blocker blocks β1- and β2-adrenergic receptors. The half-life is approx 5-7 hrs. Propranolol blocks b1 receptors which when stimulated accelerate your heart rate. so yes it should help with palpitations.

Answered 3/1/2017

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A member asked:

Take 20 mg propranolol daily, hw long does it stay in your system. by the next dose my bp is 130s over 80s. does it also help with heart palpitations?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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