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NHS issues side-effect warning for propranolol users
Summary
The NHS has warned people taking propranolol to look out for serious side effects, including yellowing of the skin and nosebleeds lasting around 10 minutes. Propranolol is a prescription beta blocker commonly used for heart conditions, anxiety symptoms and migraines.
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The NHS has issued a warning for people taking the medication propranolol. The alert highlights reports of serious side effects in some users. Among the effects mentioned are yellowing of the skin and nosebleeds described as lasting about 10 minutes. Propranolol is a prescription-only beta blocker used for heart conditions, anxiety symptoms and migraines.
Known details:
- The NHS has issued an alert for people taking propranolol, describing some reported serious side effects.
- The report specifically mentions yellowing of the skin and nosebleeds reported to last around 10 minutes.
- Propranolol is described as a prescription beta blocker that slows heart rate, relaxes blood vessels, and is commonly used in the UK for heart conditions, anxiety and migraines.
- The report does not specify any regulatory action or next procedural steps.
Summary:
The NHS alert informs users of propranolol about reported serious side effects while noting the drug's common uses. Undetermined at this time.
