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

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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

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