Propranolol is supposed to be taken with a full glass of water at the same time daily unless told to do otherwise by your doctor. Every pill of this medicine is supposed to be swallowed whole –make sure you do not crush it or break it, as otherwise this drug may not be as efficient. It’s unacceptable to miss your doses of Propranolol, so make sure you come up with some way of reminding yourself of the moment when you are required to take this drug. If you happened to miss a dose of Propranolol anyway, make sure you take it as soon as possible and go back to the regular dosing schedule trying not to miss any other moments like that. However, your actions should be different if you realize you will have to take another dose very soon. In that case it’s possible to skip the dose missed and go back to the regular dong schedule. Your health care provider may want to check your blood pressure during the first days of the treatment. Make sure you always show up for appointments for your blood pressure to be taken and your progress evaluated. High blood pressure may go unnoticed for years, but it’s a terrible thing when this disease strikes and causes serious and possible life-threatening health effects. Therefore, everything depends on how regularly you take Propranolol and how accurately you follow all the recommendations of your health care provider. Never use more of Propranolol, as this is not likely to make your treatment more effective. You will need to seek immediate medical help if you think you may have taken too much of this medicine.
The following symptoms may indicate an overdose: slow heartbeats, uneven heartbeats, fainting, weakness, and dizziness. Any drugs you are using or intend to use must be reported to your health care provider. If you are taking several kinds, make sure you carry a list of them for your doctor to see and decide how you can be taking Propranolol to avoid interference with other medications. The following drugs are especially important to mention: MAO inhibitors, heart medications, ACE inhibitors, blood thinners, digitalis, amiodarone, isoproterenol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dobutamine, haloperidol, doxazosin, clonidine, and antidepressants. If you are taking any other products of the kind – such as herbal supplements or vitamins, reporting them may also be a good idea. If you go to some other doctor – make sure you tell him you are currently using Propranolol, as this may affect the dose of any other medicine you will be supposed to start taking. If you think you need to take more or less of Propranolol – talk to your doctor first, but never adjust the dose yourself, as this can cause side effects. It’s always best to ask a professional that knows your situation and will be able to decide whether your dose needs to be adjusted and by how much to make sure your treatment is safe and efficient.