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How To Start Weaning Off Propranolol Safely?
i have been taking propranolol 20mg in the am and 20 mg at night for about 3 years to help with my anxiety. i would like to stop taking this medication because i would like to start to have children and was wondering how to start weaning off propranolol and if it is safe?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
Its dose should be gradually reduced over several days/weeks. Sudden cessation of propranolol can cause withdrawal symptoms such as increased heart beats, increased blood pressure, palpitations, and chest pain. Hence if you wish to stop taking propranolol its dose should be gradually reduced over several days or weeks under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Its dose should be gradually reduced over several days/weeks. Sudden cessation of propranolol can cause withdrawal symptoms such as increased heart beats, increased blood pressure, palpitations, and chest pain. Hence if you wish to stop taking propranolol its dose should be gradually reduced over several days or weeks under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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