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Hi
I was prescribed 40mg x 2 propranolol last thursday for palps/anxiety/migraine prevention.
I am due an ecg tomorrow but forgot to ask if I should not take the Propranolol as it may affect the results?
My palps have greatly reduced with the first tablet I took so I am concerned they wont show on the ecg?
many thanks
Sue
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helen65899 tgisue
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Dear Sue,
Don't stop the propranolol - it shouldn't affect things, although you could mention it to them. I am on the same dose as you, for migraine and heart murmur. I also suffer from palpitations, but mostly in the evening. An ecg is very quick, so they are unlikely to pick up palpitations. Don't be disappointed, as they are looking for more serious flaws like arrhythmia etc. Palpitations are caused by nerves/anxiety, so it's best to try to ignore them. The fact that they've reduced with the tablets is a good sign - it implies that they are caused by nerves, not a bad heart.
All the best, Helen
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Sue