Hello I Have Been Taking Propanolol On And Off For

Posted on Mon, 4 Nov 2019

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Question : Hello I have been taking propanolol on and off for 7 years for performance anxiety. I was prescribed by a psychiatrist 40mg slow release tablets as needed before work. I have been chewing one 40mg before work since I was prescribed. They really help me in my every day living and are needed for me to keep my job since my anxiety is so high. Sometimes I split it in half and chew one side and take the other half normal at the same time. I feel like taking the tablet without chewing it does nothing for me and releases too slow. Am I able to chew propanolol without any health risks? I haven’t experienced any symptoms but just want to make sure it’s safe.

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No there is no risk

Detailed Answer:
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Yes there is no serious risk if you chew tablet or you swallow it. Propranolol LA is safe and doesn’t result in any adverse events even if it’s chewed.

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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Thank you.
Is it safe to do when pregnant?
Are all of the allergy medications safe to take I listed while pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No they are not safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

No, they are not safe.

Beta blockers and antihistaminics should be avoided during pregnancy. They are not in safe category as per classification.You should talk with your obstetrician for this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng