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Propranolol Withdrawal
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Can propranolol withdrawal cause leg aches?
It is possible: But very uncommon.
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Propranolol (Definition)
Treats high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), irregular heartbeat, migraine headaches, tremors, and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. This medicine ...Read more
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Will coming off of 75mg anafranil and 10mg inderal (propranolol) give me withdrawal, electric shock, agitation, tachicardia symptoms?
Not necessarily: Side effects are listed to warn people of POTENTIAL PROBLEMS of taking a medication. It's not an automatic guaranteed event that a patient will absolutely have happen to them. In fact, most side effects have less than about a 5% chance of happening to any given person exactly the way it's listed in the pharmacy pamphlet. Best thing is to follow doctor's instructions & immediately report problems. ...Read more
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Today my dr cut my dose of inderal (propranolol) from 80 mg to 40mg will there be withdrawals ? Been taking 80mg for two years
No: The standard way to taper a beta blocker is to halve the dose - I doubt you'll even notice the difference. Your BP will be a little higher which may help your dizziness and your heart rate will be a little faster. You may find your fatigue improves. ...Read more
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Can propranolol half beta prograne 80mg be used for alcohol withdrawal?
See below: It will help some symptoms but not all and I would only use it as part of a detox regimen ...Read more
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Is there any withdrawal symptoms or do you have to wean off propranolol ER 80 mg capsule when you stop it. How you do it since it is capsule.
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Yes: Beta-blockers like propanolol need to be weaned off gradually, or your system will be overly stimulation to beta stimulation (your own adrenaline). Consider cutting the dose in half for a week, then a fourth for another week, then every other day for 4-6 days before stopping. You can ask for a smaller capsule strength, or buy empty gelatin capsules and split the dose. ...Read more
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Propranolol for pots is causing me to feel depressed and very fatigued and bad withdrawal if i decrease the dose. Will this go away with time?
May or may not: Sometime it goes away with time. But most of the time it stays. If this continues you may wanna go to your doctor and get it switched to other medication with similar pharmacodynamics. ...Read more
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Is dizzyness a withdrawal sypmtom of propanolol 40mg?
Not directly: Symptoms from too quick withdrawal from beta blockers usually are fast heart rate,elevated blood pressure, possible tremulousness and agitation. Dizziness on its own is not characteristic. ...Read more
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Will you get withdrawal symptoms from stopping propanalol after just 6 days of taking it?
Propranolol: Unlikely you would have a problem stopping it except in special circumstance. ...Read more
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How do you treat persistent severe akathisia like symptoms from Lithium toxicity and withdrawal when benzos and propanolol cause breathing issues?
More info is needed: Are you in a hospital setting?how bad of a lithium intoxication? . A low dose lorazepam 0,5mg po q4-6 hours should help. Not sure what breathing problems u refer to, but you'll be monitored .If you are at home and can't take benzos, try a calming, long bath with calming salts, and lavanda oil. Followed by a long walk. ...Read more
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What is propranolol good for?
HTN : It is antihypertensive medication but people use for anxiety, essential tremors and tachycardia. ...Read more
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Please describe the medication: propranolol?
Propranolol: Treats high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), irregular heartbeat, migraine headaches, tremors, and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. This medicine is a beta blocker. ...Read more
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Is propranolol considered an antiandrenergic drug?
Yes: It blocked the beta adrenerfic receptors
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Should I have any concerns when taking propranolol?
Very safe med: Propranolol is a type of beta-blocker. These medicines (all end in -olol) block the effects of adrenaline thus lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Side effects of this class of medications include fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. ...Read more
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Does propranolol cause hallucinations?
Rarely: Rare cases of psychosis have been reported. ...Read more
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Propranolol for anxiety, is this okay?
A/W Dr Chilakapati: While Propranolol can be beneficial - it doesn't treat the underlying cause for anxiety disorders. ...Read more
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What are side effects of propranolol?
Fatigue : Fatigue is the most common side effect. Other side effects include lightheadedness and low pulse. ...Read more
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Can I take NyQuil while on propranolol?
Yes: It should be safe for you to take Nyquil while on Inderal (propranolol). ...Read more
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Can I take NyQuil if I take propranolol?
Nyquil: If you have a cold, NyQuil is OK! If you are regularly using Propranolol that's quite OK! The two meds shouldn't cross with each other. ...Read more
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Will propranolol affect an echocardigram?
Echocardiogram: The use of Propranolol won't materially alter the echocardiogram anatomic and functional findings. ...Read more
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What are the tests for propranolol overdose?
Clinical : Diagnosis of Propranolol overdose is clinical based in history and examination. Work up includes vitals, electrocardiogram, finger stick for blood sugar and electrolyte and cardiac enzymes. ...Read more