Hi, A Doctor From ED Put Me On Propanalol For

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Question: hi, a doctor from ED put me on propanalol for tachycardia and anxiety. i have bipolar type 2, and take ritalin, lamictal and diazepam. is there a better beta blocker available with less weight gain associated with it, and that will less likely cause mood problems in someone with bipolar disorder

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Propranalol is the best

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Propranalol is the best beta blocker for the indication.

Need not worry, Propranalol can be use ful in bipolar rather than harming.

Though it crosses the blood brain barrier more than the other drugs of the group, it has not much effect on blood pressure and has less side effects comparatively.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar