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Today my dr cut my dose of inderal (propranolol) from 80 mg to 40mg will there be withdrawals ? been taking 80mg for two years

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: The standard way to taper a beta blocker is to halve the dose - I doubt you'll even notice the difference. Your BP will be a little higher which may help your dizziness and your heart rate will be a little faster. You may find your fatigue improves.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 12/28/2020

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A member asked:

Today my dr cut my dose of inderal (propranolol) from 80 mg to 40mg will there be withdrawals ? been taking 80mg for two years

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Minich agreed

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Epilepsy. On meds for years. Lobectomy in 2007, seizures gone, nothing on long-term EEG. Can I stop meds? On 400 Carbatrol bid, 10 inderal (propranolol) bid.