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How Should Propranolol Be Taken For The Treatment Of Anxiety?
I am taking propranolol for the first time. I have just been diagnosed with anxiety, and my doctor told me to take this up to twice daily, as needed. But, in reading the literature on it, I m supposed to take it regularly. Right now I am on a daily dose of citalopram (20mg- reduced to 10mg for me by my doctor because my body is very sensitive to drugs and I had some strong reactions to the 20mg) for my anxiety also- the propranolol is to be taken with it, as my anxiety attacks occur. Should I take the propranolol with food before bed? Thanks for answering my questions, doctor.
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Hi,
Propranolol should be taken after snacks or food, initially 10 mg once daily and later increase as per the requirement up to 40 mg per day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Propranolol should be taken after snacks or food, initially 10 mg once daily and later increase as per the requirement up to 40 mg per day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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