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Why would a patient be given propranolol?
Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.
What should I check before giving propranolol?
Propranolol may cause heart failure in some patients. Check with your doctor right away if you are having chest pain or discomfort, dilated neck veins, extreme fatigue, irregular breathing, an irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, or weight gain.
Does propranolol work immediately for anxiety?
It takes 30-60 minutes for the effects of propranolol to become noticeable. Most people who take propranolol to treat performance anxiety use the medication about one hour before any stress-inducing events.
When should I take propranolol before presentation?
Many people prescribed propranolol off-label take 10mg to 80mg of propranolol approximately one hour before the event that’s likely to cause stress, depending on the severity of their anxiety.
Should propranolol be taken on an empty stomach?
Propranolol does not usually upset your stomach so you can take it with or without food. It’s best to do the same each day. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
Can you take propranolol on a full stomach?
Propranolol does not usually upset your tummy so you can take it with or without food. It’s best to do the same each day. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
When is the best time of day to take propranolol?
Propranolol should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood. If you start taking it at 08:30/09:00, please try and ensure that you take at the same time each day.
What happens when you take too much propranolol?
The more common side effects of propranolol can include: slower heart rate diarrhea dry eyes hair loss nausea weakness or tiredness
How often should I take propranolol?
Propranolol is taken orally and comes in tablets, capsules, and solution formulations. Extended-release capsules are usually taken once per day, and immediate-acting tablets, usually taken two to four times per day. If taking the solution, you can mix the medication with water, juice, or soft food and immediately take the mixture.
Can you drink alcohol when taking propranolol?
You shoud take propranolol at the same time each day, preferably with or immediately following meals. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking propranolol.