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Prescribed 10 mg propranolol for test anxiety. trying it out tomorrow to see how i'm affected.how long will the effects last/ when can i drive?

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8 hrs: Short acting propranalol will be mostly out of your body after 8hrs. Small amounts will remain for 1-2 days, but negligible with a 10mg low dose. No problems driving if you feel fine an hour after taking it.

Answered 1/27/2016

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