Propranolol

[Blake19]

Hi guys does anybody know about propranolol. Does it help the heart and prevent from problems.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Propranolol is what is known as a beta blocker and reduces both blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) thus reducing the load in the heart. It can also help with arrhythmia and anxiety.

[Blake19 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks. So will it stop heart attacks etc.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Blake19]

It will reduce the risk. You have to input as well by choosing a healthy lifestyle.

[Blake19 in reply to MichaelJH]

Yeah thanks. I have lost 5 stone and now d now my bmi is under 35 and all my cholesterol bloods are good when I got them done last year.