propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol
prō-ˈpra-nə-ˌlȯl 
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker C16H21NO2 used in the form of its hydrochloride in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and angina pectoris
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Medications and Devices If your heart palpitations are disabling, healthcare providers may prescribe beta-blockers like Inderal LA (propranolol), Lopressor (metoprolol), or calcium channel blockers like Verelan (verapamil) to ease symptoms.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Preventative medications: Beta-blockers like Inderal (propranolol) or Lopressor (metoprolol), calcium channel blockers like Verelan (verapamil), and tricyclic antidepressants help prevent migraine attacks.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Of the beta-blockers recognized as psoriasis triggers, Inderal (propranolol) is the most common culprit.
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
This list includes beta-blockers such as propranolol, anticonvulsants such as (topiramate) and Depakote (divalproex), and antidepressants such as amitriptyline and Effexor (venlafaxine).
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There’s even limited evidence that a beta-blocker, propranolol, can reduce social anxiety in the short-term.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
Currently, essential tremor is managed with propranolol, a blood pressure drug, and primidone, an anti-seizure medication.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
Six-session treatments with a total of 12 doses of propranolol have shown better results.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2010
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Preventative medications: Beta-blockers like Inderal (propranolol) or Lopressor (metoprolol), calcium channel blockers like Verelan (verapamil), and tricyclic antidepressants help prevent migraine attacks.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Of the beta-blockers recognized as psoriasis triggers, Inderal (propranolol) is the most common culprit.
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
This list includes beta-blockers such as propranolol, anticonvulsants such as (topiramate) and Depakote (divalproex), and antidepressants such as amitriptyline and Effexor (venlafaxine).
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There’s even limited evidence that a beta-blocker, propranolol, can reduce social anxiety in the short-term.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
Currently, essential tremor is managed with propranolol, a blood pressure drug, and primidone, an anti-seizure medication.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
Six-session treatments with a total of 12 doses of propranolol have shown better results.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2010
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propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol
prō-ˈpran-ə-ˌlȯl
-ˌlōl
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker used in the form of its hydrochloride C16H21NO2·HCl especially in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and angina pectoris and in the prevention of migraine headache
Note: Trademarks for propranolol include Inderal and Innopran.
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