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What Causes Pain In The Ribs While On Propranolol?
I was changed from Lovastatin to Propanolol I am experiencing Rib lpain which goes from no pain to quite bad lpain. It hurts when I twist or certain ways I move my right arm. I am told it is the muscles round the ribs but am wondering if it could be a side effect. I have been taking the medicine about 3 1/2 weeks. Have had the lpain one week. 6 days ago both hands had pins and needles for about 1 hour
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hello,
It is not related to propranolol. Most probably it will be due to conditions like costochondritis which is nothing but an inflammation of the cartilage of rib.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to propranolol. Most probably it will be due to conditions like costochondritis which is nothing but an inflammation of the cartilage of rib.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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