
Is It Safe To Have Propranolol While Suffering From Parkinson's Disease?

better to avoid propanolol
Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for using HCM
i can understand your problem, & feel concerned about you.
As such you do not have to go for anaesthetic procedures too often until & unless it is really indicated.
although non-specific beta-blockers like propanolol are more commonly used for treating stressful & anxiety (personal as well as social) related conditions due to the better action with good outcome.
but these drugs are contraindicated in conditions like broncho-spastic disorders,asthma, allergies,diabetics, unexplained cardiac/or non cardiac related bradycardias.
but it is a good drug to relieve severe tremors of parkinson disorder.
when your other conditions contradict the use of propanolol, it is better to avoid in order to prevent the complications.
i would suggest you to go for other simple anti-anxiety or antidepressants drugs like alprazolam , clonazepam or lorazepam after discussing about your depressive episodes with a good psychiatrist & your regular anaesthetist.
hoping that this will help you with sufficient guidance.
wishing you good health
all the best
take care.

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Dr. Sabiha Banu
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist
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