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If someone is taking inderal 10 mg twice a day how should they taper off taking 10 mg propanol one time a day or taking 5 mg propanol twice a day
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For tapering Propranolol 10mg twice daily (total 20mg/day):
Better option: 10mg ONCE daily
Why:
- Maintains more stable blood levels
- Easier to remember (once vs twice)
- Standard tapering protocol
- Less risk of rebound symptoms
5mg twice daily also works but:
- Need to remember 2 doses
- More chance of missing dose
- Same total dose (10mg/day)
Tapering Schedule:
- Week 1-2: 10mg once daily
- Week 3-4: 5mg once daily
- Then stop (if doctor approves)
Important:
- NEVER stop beta blockers suddenly
- Can cause rebound tachycardia, hypertension
- Taper slowly over 2-4 weeks
- Consult prescribing doctor before stopping
Recommendation: Take 10mg once daily (morning preferred) for 2 weeks, then reduce to 5mg once daily.
Next Steps
1. Take 10mg once daily (morning) for 2 weeks 2. Then reduce to 5mg once daily for 2 weeks 3. Consult doctor before completely stopping 4. Monitor: heart rate, BP, anxiety levels 5. If symptoms worsen - contact doctor 6. Don't skip doses during tapering 7. Set phone reminder for daily dose
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
Your case has been allotted to me.
I understand your concern. Inderal (Propranolol) is a beta blocker that helps control anxiety, palpitations, tremors and sometimes blood pressure. It should never be stopped suddenly, as abrupt withdrawal can cause rebound increase in heart rate, anxiety or blood pressure.
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Advices
The dose should be tapered gradually over one to two weeks.
Both tapering methods you mentioned can work, but the preferred and safer way is to reduce the total daily dose slowly rather than dropping one full dose suddenly.
Hence, taking 5 mg twice a day for a week is gentler on the body than 10 mg once daily.
What to Monitor
Heart rate and any recurrence of palpitations or anxiety.
Lightheadedness, dizziness or tiredness.
Management
After taking 5 mg twice daily for one week, you may then shift to 5 mg once daily for another 5 to 7 days, and then stop completely if you remain symptom free. If the medicine was prescribed for anxiety or migraine prevention, it is best to inform your doctor before stopping.
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
If heart rate increases suddenly or you feel chest discomfort.
If you develop excessive sweating, tremors or dizziness.
Every patientâs tapering plan may differ depending on the reason for taking the medicine. It is best to confirm your taper schedule once with your prescribing doctor to avoid withdrawal effects.
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Consult online will guide you in detail
Need proper drug history, clinical history .call will guide you
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Kindly consult your physician before decreasing or increasing the doses it may cause side effects ..
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No tampering required as such
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No such tapering required for this medicine...if there are side effects you can stop with an alternative
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Need more history and symtomatology and why was the medicine prescribed to answer your query
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hello
Share your medical details for what you are taking propanolol.
Dont stop this medicine abruptly,
if you are taking it for anxiety (tanav kam karne ke liye) then you can taper it to 10 mg once a day and then to 5mg once a day .
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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It can be tapered by 10mg one time, then 5 and then stopping it.
But what for you are taking propranolol ?
Please share, then I can help you to heal.
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First of all it should not be stopped abruptly. Give detailed history of your medical issue for which you are taking the medication.
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Give detailed history and let's discuss further
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Taper and stop
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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