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Does Propranolol Obstruct The Weight Loss Programme?

Hi there, I ve just been prescribed propenolol for severe hypertension yesterday as my bp was 220/111 and I was experiencing headaches and dizziness. I have recently started a running programme and healthy diet. I have a slow metabolism anyway but I m worried these will really hamper my weight loss efforts. Have you any tips for maintaining a slow steady weight loss whilst taking these?
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hi,
I had gone through your question I can understand your concern.

Beta blockers act in same ways as does excersize, decrease heart rate of person immediately as is done by excersize after you have athletic build.

So you can go for slow weight loss while on propranolol but excersize must not be too heavy that can lead some breathlessness issues because beta blocker decrease your cardiac reserve.

Bet way to loss your weight is to reduce calories than to excersize too much. Hope my answer will help you and you will write to us further, we will be always to help.
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Dr Muzaffar
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Does Propranolol Obstruct The Weight Loss Programme?

Hi, I had gone through your question I can understand your concern. Beta blockers act in same ways as does excersize, decrease heart rate of person immediately as is done by excersize after you have athletic build. So you can go for slow weight loss while on propranolol but excersize must not be too heavy that can lead some breathlessness issues because beta blocker decrease your cardiac reserve. Bet way to loss your weight is to reduce calories than to excersize too much. Hope my answer will help you and you will write to us further, we will be always to help. Regards Dr Muzaffar