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A 51-year-old male asked:

Two long haul flights 7 hrs each is it ok to take propranolol 10mg 2x a day for migraine as the cabin air pressure and levels in plane is slightly lower than on the ground ,my gp didn't know answer. should i wait to start propranolol at destination?

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Dr. Ira Friedlanderanswered

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Yes. Of course.: You do not need to make any adjustment to your medication regimen. Maintain your usual routine.

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