Propranolol is a popularly recommended beta-blocker used by people diagnosed with high blood pressure. There are other uses of this medication, so it’s best to consult your doctor if you have any questions. Patients who suddenly stopped taking this drug reported such symptoms as heart attack and chest pain. Make sure you continue taking propranolol even if you think you symptoms have improved. Tell your health care provider if you are allergic to propranolol or any other medicines as you may be required to have some additional tests done before you can safely take propranolol. If you have been prescribed any other drugs, such as migraine medication, drugs for the treatment of asthma, allergies, or cold, medicines for high blood pressure or heart disease, painkillers, or any vitamins and supplements tell your doctor before using propranolol.

If you have any diseases that may potentially make propranolol less efficient or prevent you from taking this drug your doctor needs to know about them. Tell your health care provider if you have asthma, thyroid problems, lung disease, kidney or liver disease, or diabetes, as well as any allergies. Although side effects are minor and short-lived (rash, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, upset stomach and trouble sleeping) there are certain symptoms that have to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure they are dealt with urgently: sore throat, chest pain, unusual bleeding, trouble breathing, swelling of your limbs and irregular heartbeat. Do not take more of this medicine that prescribed as an overdose is possible. The most typical symptoms of an overdose include dizziness, weakness, uneven heartbeat and fainting. In case of experiencing these symptoms you need urgent medical help.