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I took propranolol hydrochloride long acting tablets capinol 20 la and escape plus iwent for gastritis and anxiety but my pressure is normal doc gave me this I took escam plus one tablet one day and i got nausea symptom i didnt eat after that then capinol 20 la for two days after that I stopped that now only I searched these tablets and uses i got shocked it tells if we stopped abruptly this will trigger heart issue iam panicked please explain
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Stopping propranolol 20 mg after only two days does not usually cause dangerous withdrawal or trigger a heart attack.
Withdrawal concern is mainly after regular longer-term use or in people with heart disease.
Do not restart or mix these tablets without the prescribing doctorâs advice.
Book a Practo consult with me with the strips; seek urgent care only for chest pain, fainting or severe breathlessness.
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Escam (if it is escitalopram) and propranolol are different medicines and propranolol can be prescribed for physical symptoms of anxiety. Propranolol can, however, cause dizziness, weakness, slow heart rate and low BP.
A heart attack is not an expected effect simply because you took propranolol, but new chest pain with breathing difficulty should be evaluated rather than attributed to the medicine.
Do not restart or change these medicines without discussing the exact dose and indication with your doctor.
You may consult me on Practo with the prescription and current symptoms for appropriate guidance.
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Don’t panic. Propranolol is also used for the physical symptoms like anxiety , fast heartbeat, shaking nd palpitations. U have taken it only for 2 days. stopping it is generally not expected to cause a serious heart problem.
If u r currently feeling well and ur BP and pulse r normal, there is no need to panic.
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If u have any acute stress disorder or anxiety or palpitations. U can take it 20 mg/day and slowly taper the dose and then u can stop.
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please share the exact names and doses of all the medicines you are currently taking so they can be reviewed together.
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Cap. Propranolol LA 20 mg – do not restart/stop without medical advice.
Escitalopram (Escam Plus) – consult the prescribing doctor before restarting.
Advice: As these medicines were prescribed for anxiety/gastritis, please consult your treating doctor before making any further changes in dose or stopping them.
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Do not panic, one should not start or stop such medications without advice of a doctor
As you have taken it only for once
Nothing to worry about
But in case of any issues or symptoms kindly connect with me for consultation for detailed assessment
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Actually you are not supposed to stop it abruptly Taper and reduce or else it’ll cause rebound hypertension in hypertensive patients
In anxiety patients it reduces heart rate
As such in your case if you don’t have any symptoms it is ok
No side effects on the heart
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