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Mom (88) on inderal (propranolol) for arrhythmia; what drug is a better choice? she's very confused; medication may be a cause.
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Multiple: Inderal, because it is fat soluble, crosses into the brain and cause side effects like this. Newer beta-blockers, such as metoprolol, atenolol, bystolic, (nebivolol) among others, are water soluble, and do not enter the brain. Depending on the type of arrhythmia, calcium channel blockers such as verapamil or Diltiazem may also be choices.
Answered 6/25/2014
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