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Why do i get a racing heart and dizzyness after taking propranolol and i never used to, i have been on it ten years 10mg i'm taking, ?

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Not sure: See your doctor. Propranolol shoukd sliw down your heart rate. Make sure you are actually taking this drug ar do not have a different medical problem which must be addressed.

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Answered 2/16/2015

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