Drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter how your medication works or increase your risk of experiencing severe side effects. Taking this drug with some medications may lead to negative drug interactions. Examples of some of these drugs include;
- Alpha-blockers such as Prazosin
- Aluminium hydroxide
- Anticholinergics: Scopolamine
- Some SSRI antidepressants
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Heart medications such as; Quinidine, verapamil, digoxin
- Steroid medications
- Some high blood pressure medications
Some medications have certain ingredients that are capable of increasing your heart rate or blood pressure. Examples of such drugs include; NSAIDs [6] such as ibuprofen, cough-and-cold drugs and diet pills. Inform your doctor of all the drugs you are using currently and ask if you should continue to use them or not. However, you can take propranolol with most vitamins and supplements but it might not be safe to take with some like St. John’s Wort. This drug should not be taken with alcohol. Alcohol increases blood levels of propanol, which may lead to complications. Also, the intake of excess caffeine should be avoided because it can increase blood pressure levels and anxiety. Always consult your doctor before taking any additional medication to prevent these drug interactions from happening.