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The wisdom of taking propranolol if you have parkinson's?

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Propranolol: I can't find any contraindication to using Propranolol in parkinson's. There are some reports it may help the tremor.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Okay: Should not worsen parkinson's. May even help (it's given for familial tremor).

Dr Koch and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/24/2013

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