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Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Question: I have just found out that I am pregnant approx 5.5weeks however I take half inderal la 80 mg daily. I have read that you shouldn't take Propanol during pregnancy. I have been on this medication for about 13years for a tremor as I am a dentist. I have reduced my dose from daily to every other other day. I have tried to get an appointment with my gp but am unable to I am just a little concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please go to ER to change the medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

It is better not to use Inderal during pregnancy as this medication reduces blood supply to the placenta. May be you need to visit the ER where they will change inderal to other medication.

If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Ramadevi Wani
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I Have Just Found Out That I Am Pregnant Approx

Brief Answer: Please go to ER to change the medication. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today. It is better not to use Inderal during pregnancy as this medication reduces blood supply to the placenta. May be you need to visit the ER where they will change inderal to other medication. If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer. Best wishes, Dr Ramadevi Wani