Inderal

Inderal is a prescription medication used to prevent migraines, decrease the severity of tremors associated with familial or essential tremor, and treat several other conditions related to the circulatory system. As a beta blocker, the drug is effective at decreasing heart rate and blood pressure. These effects can reduce the risks that accompany long-term hypertension. Inderal comes in tablet form and is usually taken several times a day right before meals.

 

What Is Inderal?

Inderal® (
 propranolol hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. Some uses of Inderal include:
 
It is worth noting that Inderal does not cure these diseases.
 
Inderal may also be recommended for other reasons, such as anxiety treatment. Inderal has not been approved for use in children.
 
(Click Inderal Uses for more information on what Inderal is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 
Inderal is also available in a long-acting form called Inderal LA (see Inderal LA).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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