Propranolol and indigestion ......?

Question

Is severe indigestion a side effect of propranolol (beta blockers)?

Prescribed for migraine - 40mg x 3 per day. Can't find anything on the patient leaflet.

Answer 1

Gastrointestinal upset is mentioned on the data sheet but not dyspepsia specifically. Since the drug is being used for migraine it would be safe to experiment, try stopping for 7-10 days and then restarting. By doing this you can confirm that it is the propranalol that is the cause. If it isn't it needs looked at separately.

If it is there are only 2 options. 1st add on a simple acid lowering drug. 2nd change to an alternative, pizotifen is very effective as a preventative. it has 2 side effects, increased appetite and sedation.

Answer 2

I take 80mg of propranolol a day & have also been prescribed 150mg of ranatidine(zantac) because of severe indigestion which my GP thinks is a side effect of the beta blocker although the patient leaflet does not list this as a side effect, it depends on the individual.Stomach upsets,nausea etc are a known side effect, if you have any doubt it may be worth a visit to your GP.

Answer 3

Hi I take Propanolol 10mg 3xdaily. I have never suffered with indigestion. I cant remember ever reading it either. Do you have your Patient Information Leaflet from the box handy? Have a read of that. I cant remember reading it, and never suffered. It could be another anxiety symptom?

Answer 4

You can get rid of acid reflux and heartburn with this natural method http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

Answer 5

yes,can cause diarrhea and stomach disturbances after using it for a while,