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Inderal La in pregnancy
I'm planning for pregnancy and I have been prescribed Inderal La 20/40 on sos basis for my anxiety. Please confirm whether this medicine is safe to use in pregnancy on sos basis. Would appreciate your prompt response and do not reply asking to connect.
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Ideally no medication is safe during pregnancy
Do not take any medication on your own, without advice of a doctor
You are planning pregnancy, you must visit in person with your psychiatrist and discuss this issue with the doctor, regarding the treatment option for anxiety that is safe and can be taken on SOS basis
Also, with your gynaecologist, you should discuss the medication that you are taking on the SOS basis
Remaining you must opt for some changes in your lifestyle as
Reduce tea or coffee intake, it will improve your HR, Palpitation, aid in calming effect
Do yoga at least once a day, it also reduces anxiety
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Hi.. not advisable in that dose for prolonged period. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Guntur
Hii..
No medication is recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy when the baby brain development takes place mostly..
Meditation and breathing exercises can help you overcome anxiety during that time..
If anxiety is very severe then you can take help of a psychiatrist and gynecologist for complete assessment and treatment accordingly..
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Dr. Pavitra Shankar
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
Propranolol (Inderal LA) is sometimes prescribed during pregnancy when clearly needed, but it is not the first-line option for anxiety. It can cross the placenta, and regular/high doses may affect the baby’s heart rate, blood sugar or growth.
For SOS/occasional use, the risk is lower, but it is still important that your treating psychiatrist/obstetrician is aware before you continue. In pregnancy, non-medicine strategies are usually preferred, and if regular medication is needed, safer alternatives (like certain SSRIs) are considered.
Next Steps
• Use only if absolutely necessary and prescribed.
• Inform your obstetrician about all medicines.
• Explore therapy/relaxation methods alongside.
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Do not self-medicate or change dose on your own. Always balance anxiety control with pregnancy safety under medical guidance.
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