Propranolol Prescription Online

Propranolol - An Overview

Propranolol prescription medication is primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure, migraines, essential tremor and other conditions. Through Push Health, people needing a propranolol prescription can connect with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe propranolol medication, including generic propranolol ER, propranolol 10 mg tablets, propranolol 20 mg tablets, and propranolol 40 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Propranolol Used For?

Propranolol prescription medication, marketed under the branded version Inderal, belongs to a class of medications known as nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents, sometimes also referred to as a nonselective beta blocker. Because of its lack of specificity, propranolol medication differs from more selective beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol) and nebivolol (Bystolic). Propranolol causes an antihypertensive effect (i.e. lower blood pressure) and also reduces cardiac output. Propranolol also has antimigraine and antitremor effects although the mechanism of how it causes these effects is unknown.

Propranolol - Dosage and Cost

Propranolol medication is sometimes started at a dosage of propranolol 40 mg one or more times per day, depending on the specific needs of the patient. At many pharmacies, propranolol medication costs under forty cents per pill. Propranolol prescriptions savings cards may help save money. The cost of propranolol prescription pills may also be covered by some insurance plans when buying propranolol medication at the pharmacy.

When taken orally, propranolol medication is absorbed quickly but also metabolized quickly by the liver. Peak plasma concentrations of propranolol medication occur 1 to 4 hours after being taken orally. Protein-rich foods improve the bioavailability of propranolol medication. Most of the circulating propranolol drug in the body is bound to proteins in the plasma. Propranolol medication is primarily excreted in the urine and the plasma half-life is generally from 3 to 6 hours. The half-life of propranolol is often prolonged in elderly people. Propranolol hydrochloride tablets appear as hexagonal-shaped scored tablets in a range of colors, depending on the dose. Propranolol tablets should be stored at 20° to 25° C in a well-closed container.

Propranolol for Anxiety

Many people wonder if propranolol medication can be taken for anxiety and social anxiety in particular. While some anecdotal reports suggest that propranolol medication does help people with anxiety, one study reported mixed results. Given that some people continue to report that taking propranolol for anxiety does have some benefit, larger studies need to be done to look for more evidence of this association.

Can I Buy Propranolol Online?

One cannot simply buy propranolol online (i.e. propranolol without a doctor prescription) in the United States as propranolol medication requires a prescription before it can be obtained at a pharmacy. As such, propranolol OTC (over the counter) is not available, either. Through Push Health, people interested in getting a propranolol prescription can get connected with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe propranolol tablets, including generic propranolol 40 mg tablets, propranolol 20 mg tablets, propranolol 10 mg tablets, and propranolol ER medication, when appropriate to do so.

Propranolol - Side Effects

Side effects can occur in people who are taking propranolol medication although it is typically tolerated reasonably well. Side effects include, but are not limited to, a drop in heart rate (bradycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), lightheadedness, dizziness, and bronchospasm. Propranolol prescription tablets should be avoided by people with a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the medication. Propranolol medication should not be used by people with impaired hepatic or renal function unless instructed to do so by their medical provider. Propranolol medication may affect blood sugar levels. Propranolol tablets can interact with other medications as well and questions about drug-drug interactions as well as propranolol's side effects should be directed to one's medical provider and pharmacist prior to using propranolol prescription medication.

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