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What are the most common side effects of Propranolol?

Propranolol is one of the 1st generation beta-blockers and has been in use since the 1960s. Initially intended for treating high blood pressure, the drug eventually came to be used for many other purp...

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What is propranolol used to treat?

Propranolol is a 1st generation beta-blocker that originally was marketed as Inderal but is now available in generic form.  Propranolol has been around since the 1960s and today has a wide range ...

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Does Propranolol work for treating tremors?

Propranolol (generic Inderal) is a beta-blocker available by prescription that is used to lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Propranolol can also be used to treat other health conditi...

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Why is high blood pressure so dangerous?

High blood pressure - the technical term is hypertension - is a very common, long-term, medical condition.  It does not usually have noticeable symptoms, but if left untreated or uncont...

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Can I eat grapefruit while taking Amlodipine?

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with Amlodipine. Amlodipine is broken down by enzymes (CYP3A4) in the lower intestine. People have different levels of these enzymes in their body, so eati...

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Can Amlodipine cause weight gain?

Whilst it’s highly effective, Amlodipine also has many side effects. These include dizziness, headaches, swelling and stomach pain. A rare side effect of Amlodipine is weight gain, therefore the...

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Top risk factors for heart disease

Heart disease is also referred to as coronary artery disease. In the US, heart disease triggers 735,000 heart attacks each year and causes the death of more than 630,000 Americans. 7 million Americans...

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10 things that happen if you don't get enough sleep

Be honest. Sleeping in on the weekend doesn’t count, we are talking about a regular sleep schedule aligned with your body’s internal clock.

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