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Is fluoxetine ( for depression) and propanalol ( for anxiety) contraindicated? propanalol is also for htn. i feel worse after 6weeks on both, ( depression) however propanalol has helped with physical nervousness, but has possibly increased depression?

Q: is fluoxetine ( for depression) and propanalol ( for anxiety) contraindicated? propanalol is also for htn. i feel worse after 6weeks on both, ( depression) however propanalol has helped with physical nervousness, but has possibly increased depression?

: Yes, propranolol is a beta blocker drug and one of its well-known side effects is depression.

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Yes, propranolol is a beta blocker drug and one of its well-known side effects is depression.

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

Is fluoxetine ( for depression) and propanalol ( for anxiety) contraindicated? propanalol is also for htn. i feel worse after 6weeks on both, ( depression) however propanalol has helped with physical nervousness, but has possibly increased depression?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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