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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Propranolol
Question: I am currently on propananol tablets for anxiety. I take 1 a day for the last 3 months. I don't feel like I need them anymore. I have heard that they can damage your heart. I would like to stop taking them. would I need my doctors advice before I stop taking them or can I just stop without any adverse effects.
Brief Answer:
it can be stopped without major problem, clarify your dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back to us.
Propranolol is used in some conditions of heart as well as it can cause some side effects related to heart.
Stopping propranolol cold turkey may cause rebound anxiety otherwise there is no problem in stopping the drug. I recommend slow tapering. Let me know exact dose and frequency you are taking right now.
As such you can stop it your own but better to inform your doctor about the same. By chance if you need some help, your treating doctor can help you immediately.
I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
it can be stopped without major problem, clarify your dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back to us.
Propranolol is used in some conditions of heart as well as it can cause some side effects related to heart.
Stopping propranolol cold turkey may cause rebound anxiety otherwise there is no problem in stopping the drug. I recommend slow tapering. Let me know exact dose and frequency you are taking right now.
As such you can stop it your own but better to inform your doctor about the same. By chance if you need some help, your treating doctor can help you immediately.
I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Dr. Prasad
I take 1 tablet a day. What side-effects can it cause by taking it?
I take 1 20my tablet a day.
I take 1 20my tablet a day.
Brief Answer:
you can make half for 5 days and stop
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for delayed response.
You can take half tablet (10 mg) for 5-6 days and then stop completely.
Common side effects are low heart rate, low blood pressure, arthropathy, depression, insomnia but these also occur in very few patients. More problem occur only patients with pre-existing cardiac disease.
All the best
you can make half for 5 days and stop
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for delayed response.
You can take half tablet (10 mg) for 5-6 days and then stop completely.
Common side effects are low heart rate, low blood pressure, arthropathy, depression, insomnia but these also occur in very few patients. More problem occur only patients with pre-existing cardiac disease.
All the best
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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