Propranolol is a medication that belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including heart problems, anxiety, and migraines. Here are some of the specific uses of propranolol:

• Heart problems: Propranolol can be used to treat high blood pressure, conditions that cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), chest pain caused by angina, and to help prevent future heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

• Anxiety: Propranolol can help with the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweating and shaking.

• Migraines: Propranolol can be used to prevent migraine headaches.

• Tremors: Propranolol can be used to treat certain types of tremors.

• Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis: Propranolol can be used to treat hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, which is a heart muscle disease.

• Pheochromocytoma: Propranolol can be used to treat pheochromocytoma, which is a tumor on a small gland near the kidneys.

• Thyrotoxicosis: Propranolol can help reduce symptoms if you have too much thyroid hormone in your body.

Propranolol comes in different forms, including tablets, slow-release capsules, and liquid that you swallow. It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins, or supplements, as they may interact with propranolol. Additionally, propranolol may cause side effects, such as chest pain or discomfort, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs. If you experience any of these side ef...