Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Gerd (acid reflux) patient can take propranolol if it cause is anxiety & hypertension ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Inderal (propranolol): Yes, as long as BP monitored.

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

When the best time you recommend your patients to take Nexium (esomeprazole) for GERD for Acid Re-flux (Bed time or morning).? Thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it ok to take propranolol while on 20mg of citalopram. My gp has put me on it due to high blood pressure and anxiety?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have high blood pressure and anxiety, i take propranolol twice a day, Ive been noticing heart palpitations pretty often lately , is this a bad sign of something seriously wrong ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have High blood pressure & PVC the medication tried but discontinued due to side effects Amolodipine caused anxiety, Metoprolol succ caused digestive , Propranolol headaches, Currently on Losartan Asking for 2nd opinion about this medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can stress/anxiety make GERD/acid reflux worse? Dr. thinks I have GERD. I've had anxiety lately and the GERD seems to be worse with anxiety.

8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

People also searched for:

Can acid reflux,gestro& gerd do sudden high blood pressure? I suffered anxiety too in past. Bp 145/84 , heartrate 89.suddnely goes up &calm in few sec
I have been prescribed propranolol for anxiety and hypertension.Can this medication make my heart rate and pulse too low when I am not anxious? My pulse at rest is between 60-75bpm and bp138/88 est.
Does gerd/acid reflux always cause stimulation of the vagus nerve? If yes, are symptoms of stimulation different from those of anxiety?
Can high levels of anxiety cause GERD or acid reflux disease? And how are stomach ulcers formed from anxiety? Are they all related?
Can acid reflux (gerd) cause dizziness and anxiety ? Was prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) twice daily, doc said the acid burned my throat, it was pretty bad.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.