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The generic prescription Propranolol Hydrochloride (proe-pran'oh-lole)
is used for treatment of high blood pressure. In
addition, for the prevention of angina pectoris, management of a heart
condition called hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, treating and preventing
certain abnormal or rapid heart rhythms, improvement of survival after a
heart attack in certain people. Additionally, this drug can be used for
the treatment of tremors, migraine headaches, and the treatment associated
with adrenal gland tumors. This generic medicine is equivalent to Inderal
brand medication.
How does the medication work? It is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent. It works by slowing down
the heart and reducing blood pressure, which helps the heart pump more
efficiently and reduces the workload. It may also interfere with the action
of adrenalin and other similar chemicals in the brain preventing migraine
headaches.
This discount med comes in tablet form in doses of 10 20 40 60 & 80 milligrams (mg) and can be ordered online or by calling our pharmacy.
You
must have a VALID
Prescription to buy mail order drugs.
Common Side Effects of This
Prescription - Include:
constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue,
lightheadedness, nausea, sleeplessness, stomach cramps, tiredness,
vision problems, vivid dreams, vomiting, and weakness.
Drug Interaction to Avoid: There are
certain drugs that cause negative side effects when taken with
Generic Inderal.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of
the following: (1) Antiarrhythmics (such as Amiodarone, Flecainide &
Quinidine), antipsychotics (such as
Chlorpromazine and
Haloperidol), bupivacaine, calcium channel blockers (including: Mibefradil, Nifedipine &
Verapamil), cimetidine, ketanserin, mefloquine, or thioamines because
potentially life-threatening heart-related side effects may occur (Which can
include: very slow heart rate, abnormal heartbeat, lightheadedness,
difficulty breathing, loss of function in the heart and lungs, and swelling
of ankles.) (2) Barbiturates,
clonidine, phenytoin, rifampin, or
thyroid hormones because they may decrease drug's effectiveness.
(3) Certain stimulants (Adrenalin and Pseudoephedrine), hydralazine,
insulin, lidocaine, quinazolines, rizatriptan, or theophylline because their
actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by this pill.
Important Notes About This Medication: (1)
This medicine may
cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse
if you take it with alcohol, exercise or certain medicines. Do not drive or
perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
(2) Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired
or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your
medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop
any new symptoms. (3) This drug may mask the signs of hyperthyroidism
(overactive thyroid). If you have an overactive thyroid and stop taking
generic prescription to suddenly, symptoms of hyperthyroidism (a fast heartbeat) may
occur. (4) For diabetics, this prescription medication may hide signs of low blood
sugar. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar
may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also
make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make
you more hungry. Check blood sugar levels closely. (5) Do not breast
feed while taking this rx drug without consulting with your doctor.
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