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Does Paroxetine Interact With Propranolol And Klonopin?

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Posted on Sat, 9 Sep 2017
Question: I took 10mg of Propranolol for an anxiety attack and .12 of a Klonopin. Can I take my 20mg of Paroxetine tonight? Or will that enhance the affects of the Propranolol?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

The mechanism of action is quite different between paroxetine and propranolol. While the former helps in anxiety after weeks of use but the later helps in anxiety within hours and not weeks.

Paroxetine does not enhance the effect of propranolol neither it causes any interaction with propranolol.

I mean to say that it is safe to take your medication tonight without any fear of drug interactions.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Does Paroxetine Interact With Propranolol And Klonopin?

Brief Answer: Yes it can be taken Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. The mechanism of action is quite different between paroxetine and propranolol. While the former helps in anxiety after weeks of use but the later helps in anxiety within hours and not weeks. Paroxetine does not enhance the effect of propranolol neither it causes any interaction with propranolol. I mean to say that it is safe to take your medication tonight without any fear of drug interactions. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.