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

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Had Hay Fever. Have Been Prescribed Propranolol. Came To Know About The Side Effects Of The Medicine. Can Continue The Medicine Or Not?

Hey iv been prescribed propranolol but my doctor said nothing about possible problems with my hay fever, I'm on 10mg twice a day, taken 1 so far and was feeling a bit breathless so I checked the side effects and it mentions that it shouldn't be used if you have hay fever, can you give me any advice about this? If it's a high risk or not?
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Propranolol is beta blocker anti-hypertensive drug may be used in many conditions. It is contraindicated in patients with Asthma or allergic condition that cause difficulty in breathing and it can worsen the condition by narrowing airways.
You can take propranolol in hay fever according to your doctor's advice, if you feel difficulty in breathing then discontinue it and contact your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Take Care!
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Your symptom could be a part of hay fever itself.
Propronolol is a non-selective beta-blocker and has the potential to cause bronchospasm in some / your dose is very small indeed and may not be causative.
It is not clear why it was prescribed at the first instance - you may stop it or change to a selective one, if it is a must / Discuss with your doctor

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer


Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Asthma


Loading Online Doctors....
Had Hay Fever. Have Been Prescribed Propranolol. Came To Know About The Side Effects Of The Medicine. Can Continue The Medicine Or Not?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Propranolol is beta blocker anti-hypertensive drug may be used in many conditions. It is contraindicated in patients with Asthma or allergic condition that cause difficulty in breathing and it can worsen the condition by narrowing airways. You can take propranolol in hay fever according to your doctor s advice, if you feel difficulty in breathing then discontinue it and contact your doctor. Hope it helps. Take Care!