You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-86.īefore taking propranolol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have had a serious reaction to other beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol) or if you have any other allergies. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Ĭall your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), aching/ swollen joints.Ī very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: blue fingers/toes, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression), numbness/tingling of arms/legs, new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/ sudden weight gain), very slow heartbeat, fainting, decreased sexual ability, increased thirst/urination. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Nausea/ vomiting, stomach pain, vision changes, trouble sleeping, and unusual dreams may also occur. See also Warning and Precautions sections.ĭizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.