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Can Propranolol Overdose Cause Death?

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Posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2014
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Question : is it possible to comitt suiaside with propranolo
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Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Propranolol lowers your heart rate Detailed Answer: Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM. Propranolol is a beta blocker when taken in high doses lowers your heart and might result in cardiac arrest(excessive slowing of your heart) and death.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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how many mgs of propranolois necsssary for fatal dose in 140 pd woman
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Answered by Dr. Praveen (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Deeply regret to share the information Detailed Answer: Hi, I deeply regret to share the strength if fatal dose since it's unethical to help some one commit suicide.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Can Propranolol Overdose Cause Death?

Brief Answer: Propranolol lowers your heart rate Detailed Answer: Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM. Propranolol is a beta blocker when taken in high doses lowers your heart and might result in cardiac arrest(excessive slowing of your heart) and death.