Propranolol — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA, HemangeolF)
Drug Class: Non-selective beta blocker
Non-selective beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic blocker used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, migraine prevention, essential tremor, performance anxiety, hyperthyroidism, and portal hypertension. Unlike selective beta blockers (metoprolol, bisoprolol), propranolol blocks both beta-1 (cardiac) and beta-2 (bronchial/vascular) receptors — making it unsuitable for asthma but uniquely effective for tremor and anxiety. Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Common Side Effects of Propranolol
- Fatigue and low energy
- Cold hands and feet (reduced peripheral circulation)
- Slowed heart rate
- Lowered blood pressure
- Bronchospasm (contraindicated in asthma — beta-2 blockade)
- Sleep disturbances and vivid dreams
- Depression and mood changes
- Masks hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetics
Key Drug Interactions — Propranolol
Propranolol has 10 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem — heart block risk)
- Other antihypertensives (additive blood pressure lowering)
- NSAIDs (reduced antihypertensive effect)
- Insulin and antidiabetics (masks low blood sugar warning signs — dangerous in diabetics)
- Epinephrine (paradoxical hypertension — medical emergency)
- Thyroid medications (adjust dose as thyroid normalizes)
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Propranolol?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Propranolol?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
What are the side effects of Propranolol?
Common side effects associated with Propranolol include: Fatigue and low energy; Cold hands and feet (reduced peripheral circulation); Slowed heart rate; Lowered blood pressure; Bronchospasm (contraindicated in asthma — beta-2 blockade).