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Been taking propranolol for 3 weeks. I want to stop taking it. Will I have withdrawals?

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michael62680
michael62680

I was prescribed propranolol due to hypertension with anxiety, but after reading about beta blockers i would rather not continue this medication. I've been on it for 3 weeks. Will I experience withdrawals? Do i need to taper off the medicine after only taking it this long? 20 mg three times a day.

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  • jane85464
    jane85464 michael62680

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    hi how are you getting on i am wanting to stop have been taking one 40mg a fay for over a year and at times two/three 40mg a day. i have reduced to half a tablet so 20mg a day over last five days and have had headache and felt dizzy last two days as want to reduce slowly.

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