Can you drink alcohol while taking propranolol for anxiety?
Question posted by Swalsh3 on 22 June 2021
Last updated on 22 June 2021 by Alphabravo33
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Wildcat had the answer. Mine is based on personal experience. When I would drink when taking propranolol, I would get really (and I mean really) tired and fatigued. I’m on a low dose as well. I would say the likelihood of interaction between alcohol and propranolol increases with the dose of propranolol. Both alcohol and propranolol are CNS depressants, and combining them increases the effects of both. To me, combining alcohol and propranolol lead to severe drowsiness. We are all different, but I would urge caution. I hope this helps, good luck to you!
Hi!
There is a moderate chance of an interaction. This is the report from the Interaction Checker:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1956-0,1034-14582
Best regards,
Wildcat
Related topics
anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, propranolol, alcohol
Further information
- Propranolol uses and safety info
- Propranolol prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Propranolol (detailed)
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