Propranolol

Originally introduced in 1962, propranolol remains among the top 50 prescribed drugs. This beta blocker treats a variety of ailments ranging from exercise induced chest pain or angina pectoris to high blood pressure. It additionally controls heart rate in atrial fibrillation. Propranolol may improve essential tremor and prevent recurrent attacks of migraine headache.

If begun within a week or so after a heart attack, propranolol offers the potential of avoiding another cardiovascular event. It also slows the heart rate in those with an overactive thyroid gland, steadies the hand in sporting activities including archery and reduces the likelihood of esophageal bleeding among individuals with cirrhosis.

Bronchial asthma, heart failure and an already slow heart rate generally suggest avoidance of propranolol. It may mask early symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetics and may actually precipitate chest pain or a heart attack if abruptly discontinued.

Over the decades since propranolol won FDA approval, several other beta blockers have significantly eroded its market share. Other more popular drugs in the same family include metoprolol, carvedilol and atenolol.

[riz]

idk why but watching this man talk about medicine is so fun

[jackg.]

I love this man's approach. It's so informative and you can just tell that he cares a lot about the subject matter!

[Serenity]

There couldnt have been any more information in one video! Amazing.
I now have to binge every one! Thank you Dr.

[kelseyblair]

I’m 24 was prescribed 25mg of atenolol because my blood pressure was 145/90 rarely went under 135/80 pulse always over 100. Now my blood pressure is right under 120/80 and pulse at 80. I feel a lot calmer. This video was helpful

[kaykandi]

I love how much information you actually give.. thank you!

[JohnBedson]

That was Great! Thanks. I'm going to watch all of your other videos now.

[DavidLombardo]

My baby son takes this for a hemangioma on his skin. It has worked really well. I have noticed his hands are colder in the evening. I am not a doc/pharm guy but I imagine this is due to vasoconstriction. Doesn't seem to present any issue. Thought I'd mention this hemangioma thing because I felt it pretty interesting/unusual that they use beta blockers for skin conditions. But it really works. A great video as always.

[XenoTravis]

I know so many doctors that should be required to watch this dudes channel. The amount of wrong medication being given is an atrocity

[deemo]

wow rare to find someone who is really aware of everything that comes out of his mind

[retroonyoutube]

Thanks so much for doing this!!! Been taking this for 10 years it’s improved my quality of life so much!!!

[Frank]

What a brain, very intelligent. I wish we had a lot of doctors like this. sounds like he put extreme dedication into his studies.

[TyronReid]

Thank you for your videos. I've recently been prescribed 3 different meds for migraines and this is helping me understand. Hopefully you cover the others too. Keep up the good work

[Justin-gmoi]

Started using propranolol 10mg for anxiety and so far feels great, I don't really get nervous in social situations anymore like racing heart, flushed face, and it gave me a little more confidence in social situations, works well for me

[TimotheeLee]

Thanks Doctor, sharing your knowledge is much appreciated.

[ManolosJourney]

Learning is so much fun to me, great video!

[harrisonrutledge]

The vivid dreams on this medicine are intense.

[julesdrums]

Great channel, keep up the good work putting out this important information.

[jer]

I started taking 10mg propranolol as needed for anxiety. Its a life saver for meetings at work when my heart rate goes through the roof.

[gracescape]

I take 10mg three times a day for anxiety. It works very well. I also have essential hand tremors that the medicine helps. I have one warning. Do not stop taking this abruptly. I ran out and was too lazy to get my prescription. I ended up in the ER with a panic attack. No bueno.

[Ash_williams]

this man has had experience i trust him