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High bp plus high irritability
After using propranolol 40mg/ atenolol 25 for high bp, bp is under control but person has become even more irritable and angry than before. Please suggest.
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Consult as soon as possible. High BP is a silent killer.
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment of blood pressure. Irritating behaviour will change automatically.
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Treatment of blood pressure which you're telling is irrational requires to see why are you taking like this and change in medication
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Using propranolol + atenelol which both of them belong to betablockers may cause lowering of blood pressure and low heart rate .and due to the low bp the person might become more irritable.please provide proper history why u are prescribed both propranolol and atenelol are prescribed at 36 years of age itself.using the propranolol+ atenelol same category lead to more lowering of bp .kindly change to other antihtn like ace inhibitor or arb drugs along with one betablockers.
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betablockers are used only in resistant htn
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Do not stop beta-blocker abruptly (risk of rebound hypertension/tachycardia).
Review indication for beta-blocker (young female, essential HTN? anxiety component?)
Consider switching to a non-beta-blocker antihypertensive:
ACE inhibitor / ARB
Calcium channel blocker (e.g., cilindipine amlodipine)
Screen for:
Anxiety disorder / stress / sleep issues
Thyroid dysfunction (esp. in young females)
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change in antihtn with tapering beta blockers
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Beta blockers Mey cause mood swings.
Consult your treating doctor. Not to stop medicine abruptly.
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Atenolol and Propranolol, both belong to the same group. Please consult a General Physician for a physical examination and rationalization of the treatment so that you don't have side effects of the medicine.
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Both Propranolol 40 mg and Atenolol 25 mg are beta-blockers.
While they control BP and heart rate, they can sometimes cause:
• Irritability
• Mood changes
• Fatigue
• Low energy
• Sleep disturbance
• Mild depressive symptoms
Propranolol (being more lipophilic) crosses the blood–brain barrier more than atenolol and is more likely to cause central mood effects.
If irritability increased after starting these medicines, it may be:
✔ Drug-related mood side effect
✔ Fatigue-induced frustration
✔ Underlying anxiety being masked but emotional tolerance reduced
This is not dangerous, but it affects quality of life and should be addressed.
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Step 1: Do NOT stop suddenly
Abrupt withdrawal can cause:
• Rebound hypertension
• Tachycardia
Step 2: Discuss medication adjustment with doctor
Options usually include:
✔ Switch to ARB (e.g., telmisartan)
✔ Switch to ACE inhibitor
✔ Use calcium channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)
✔ Lower dose if possible
Beta blockers are not first-line for simple hypertension unless there is:
• Angina
• Previous heart attack
• Arrhythmia
If BP control is needed without cardiac indication, another class may be better tolerated.
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• Monitor BP for 5–7 days before change
• Check pulse (if
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Medication is not proper which is why you are having trouble. Contact for further consultation
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Ur medication needs to be changed kindly consult
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Propranolol and atenolol are from the same class,not be used together as they could cause a number of side effects.Follow with the doctor who has prescribed the medicines ask for the reason
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Do not use both the medications together
They may result to severe bradycardia which is decrease in HR
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Meet a cardiologist, get ECG and echo done
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Hello. Thank you for sharing detailed information.
Based on the history you have mentioned, irritability, increased anger, and sensitivity to sound or smell can sometimes be seen in patients with chronic migraine. These symptoms may also get influenced by certain medications, stress levels, sleep disturbance, or anxiety-related factors.
Propranolol is commonly used for blood pressure control and migraine prevention, but in some individuals it may cause mood changes, fatigue, or irritability. Similarly, medicines used for migraine can sometimes affect mood or behaviour depending on individual response and dosage.
Since your blood pressure is currently controlled, it would be important to review:
• Whether symptoms started after introduction or dose change of any medication
• Sleep quality and stress levels
• Frequency and severity of migraine episodes
• Any associated anxiety or mood-related symptoms
If irritability, mood swings, or behavioural changes are significantly affecting daily activities, medication adjustment or alternative preventive options may be required after proper evaluation.
Hope this helps. Take care and stay healthy.
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It would be helpful to review your complete medication list, BP readings, migraine history, and current symptoms in detail before suggesting changes. You may consider booking a consultation so a personalised and safe treatment plan can be discussed.
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I would generally suggest:
✔ Do not stop or change medications suddenly
✔ Maintain regular sleep schedule and hydration
✔ Avoid known migraine triggers such as strong smells, loud noise, irregular meals, and stress
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Try to find it cause of irritability.
Is there any stress factor....?
Get your routine blood test done including serum electrolyte. Sometimes sodium imbalance may be cause of irritability.
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Who prescription these medications...they can't used together add other drugs like ccbs...
Consult for better and further treatment
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Sometimes BP medicines can affect mood in some people. Since BP is controlled but irritability has increased, the medicine may need adjustment.
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Do not stop it suddenly. Please consult me for proper evaluation and change of treatment if needed.
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Very strange prescription (propranolol and atenolol are not used together as they are same group of medications).
Just take Atenolol but 50mg.
Get KFT blood test.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
Beta-blockers like propranolol and atenolol are effective for controlling high blood pressure, but in some individuals, they can cause mood changes, irritability, or fatigue as side effects.
What you should do
- Do not stop the medication abruptly; this can raise blood pressure
- Track mood changes and timing in relation to medication
- Dose adjustment
- Switching to a different blood pressure medication if mood changes are significant
- Maintain adequate sleep, stress management, and regular physical activity
Consult me urgently
- Severe mood swings or depression
- Dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath
- Any other unusual symptoms
For further guidance and personalized treatment you may consult me on Practo anytime.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
Need proper history and evaluation for further suggestions
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult for physical examination
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Consult cardiologist
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Why is he using 2 tablets with similar action together? Please share details of his symptoms, get thyroid profile, ecg, echo, done and share results. Then I can help him.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Both the beta blockers for HYpertesion needed some more history consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Change to telma
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