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Is Intake Of Propranolol Advisable Prior To Exercise?

Posted on Sat, 23 Apr 2016

Question: What is effect of taking propanalol before 10k run?
Is it recommended. I am 27 and have Grade I MVP with 15% MVP.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do not use propranolol prior to exercise

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are wondering if you should use your propranolol prior to a 10K run. I would not recommend using the propranolol prior to you performing a 10K as Propranolol is a beta blocker which will reduce your heart rate. Even when exertion the heart rate will be suppressed and reduce your ability to race. You could use your propranolol after the race but before will hinder your performance. While you run your MVP will not become an issue.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (5 minutes later)

thank you. but that is a XXXXXXX race, not for winning. i dont worry much about performance.

so my doubt it, will propanalol kill me since my heart rate wont rise even after i run? Since propanalol is needed for MVP i need to take it. thanks. I am just 27 yrs.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
not kill you

Detailed Answer:
No the propranolol will not kill you but will just make you more tired and less able to run well. Since this is a XXXXXXX run and not really a race you could use the propranolol but be aware you will get tired more easily.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar