Propranolol Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Propranolol is a type of drug known as a Beta-blocker. Beta-blockers such as Propranolol are used to treat hypertension, migraine headaches, glaucoma, anxiety, and various other disorders. There are two main types of beta-receptors: β₁-receptors located mainly in the heart, and β₂-receptors located in other parts of the body. Most beta-blockers affect both type 1 and type 2 receptors; they block these receptors resulting in lowering the blood pressure and have calming effect and therefore are also prescribed for anxiety and migraine headaches. Propranolol should not be given to patients with asthma or any respiratory disease. Propranolol does not cure high blood pressure, it simply keeps it under control by blocking nerve impulses, which slows the heart rate. Propranolol should be taken regularly for it to be effective. It may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Propranolol.

Propranolol Side Effects

Propranolol side effects include impotence, general fatigue, dizziness, loss of libido, and nausea. Rare Propranolol side effects may include constipation,depression, diarrhea, dizziness upon standing up, drowsiness, light-headedness, tiredness, vertigo, and wheezing.

Propranolol Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Propranolol side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

PROPRANOLOL OVERDOSE

In case of an Propranolol overdose, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms of Propranolol overdose may include congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, slow heartbeat, short breath, sluggishness, weakness and seizures. If you miss a dose of Propranolol, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Propranolol.

Propranolol and Pregnancy

As with any drug, inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Pregnant women who took Propranolol had infants with lower birth weights and low blood pressure. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while on Propranolol.

Propranolol Warning

Propranolol must not be stopped abruptly. That could cause heart attack, stroke or even death. Prescribed dose should be reduced gradually over 1-2 weeks.

Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time of your next scheduled dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.

Propranolol Caution

Talk to your physician if you have asthma, seasonal allergies, other bronchial condition, heart problems, kidney disease, liver disease, low blood pressure.

Propranolol Interactions

Tell your doctor about any medicine or herbs you are taking. Following drugs interacts with Propranolol:

Alcohol

Ampicillin and other antibiotics may interfere in the effectiveness of Propranolol.

Antacids

Aspirin or aspirin containing drugs.

Blood pressure drugs

Calcium supplements

Ephedra

Ginseng

Insulin

Other diabetes drugs such as Quinidine

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