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Migraine and blood pressure
I am having severe migarine and doctor prescribed Betacap TR 20 tablets to take once daily.I have blood pressure also 160/90 - 140/90.After delivery my weight has increased and I want to know if taking this tablet causes weight gain again as I trying to reduce the weight.
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Eating tablets does not increase your weight.
Eating more food than required increases your weight.
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Hi propranolol has dual purpose in controlling your BP and migraine.....need to evaluate for weight gain ....
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please consult me for further evaluation
Health Tips
brisk walking
exercise
diet chart
basic blood test
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The drug you are taking is propranolol
It's a beta blocker.....Long term beta blockade results in a sustained weight gain.
So i need to know since how long are you using this medicine.
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please consult me for better understanding and treatment.
Health Tips
reduce your salt intake.
do some physical activity.
go for walk.
take high fibre and low cholesterol diet.
keep your self hydrated.
don't take stress.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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