HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Are The Side Effects Of Propranolol?

default
Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Question: Is the Propanolol interfering with the Paxil?
Is the propanolol causing depression?


What are the side effects of propanolol ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, propranolol can cause and aggravate depression!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

I have reviewed your information fully. Propranolol can cause and aggravate depression. If you are being treated for depression or have a strong family history of depression, it might be more rational to avoid giving you propranolol to treat other conditions. However, a doctor might still think the benefits from propranolol irrespective of your past history outweigh the risk and goes ahead to recommend it. For this reason, I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this to hear his reasons and way forward.

In all, propranolol might not be the best option for persons being treated for depression or with a strong family history of depression.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ivo Ditah

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 3984 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Are The Side Effects Of Propranolol?

Brief Answer: Yes, propranolol can cause and aggravate depression! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for contacting healthcare magic. I have reviewed your information fully. Propranolol can cause and aggravate depression. If you are being treated for depression or have a strong family history of depression, it might be more rational to avoid giving you propranolol to treat other conditions. However, a doctor might still think the benefits from propranolol irrespective of your past history outweigh the risk and goes ahead to recommend it. For this reason, I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this to hear his reasons and way forward. In all, propranolol might not be the best option for persons being treated for depression or with a strong family history of depression. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.