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What is Propranolol 40mg? 

Propranolol 40mg is a prescription-only beta-blocker — one of the most versatile and widely used medicines in modern healthcare. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels, slowing the heart rate, reducing blood pressure, and calming the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. Unlike many medicines that treat just one condition, Propranolol 40mg is prescribed across a remarkably wide range of conditions — from high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems to anxiety, migraines, and tremors — making it one of the most multi-purpose tablets available on prescription.

What is it used for? Propranolol 40mg treats a wide range of conditions:

Heart & Blood Pressure:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Angina — chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
• Atrial fibrillation (AF) — irregular heart rhythm control
• Heart palpitations — reducing awareness of an abnormal or rapid heartbeat
• After a heart attack — reducing risk of a second cardiac event
• Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

Anxiety & Mental Health:

• Generalised anxiety disorder — controlling physical symptoms of anxiety
• Situational / performance anxiety — presentations, exams, public speaking
• Social anxiety — reducing trembling, sweating, and racing heart in social situations
• Panic attacks — blunting the physical adrenaline response

Neurological:

• Migraine prevention — reducing frequency and severity of attacks
• Essential tremor — calming uncontrollable shaking of the hands
•  Portal hypertension — reducing pressure in liver blood vessels

Hormonal / Other:

• Hyperthyroidism — controlling symptoms of an overactive thyroid
• Phaeochromocytoma — managing a rare adrenaline-producing tumour
• Symptoms of menopause — reducing hot flushes and palpitations in some patients

How to take it

Dosing varies by condition — always follow your doctor's instructions:

Important things to know before buying

• Prescription required — valid prescription must be uploaded at checkout
• Do not stop suddenly — abrupt discontinuation can cause serious rebound cardiovascular effects including heart attack
• Do not use if you have asthma or severe COPD 
• Do not use if you have uncontrolled heart failure or very slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• Use with caution in diabetes 
• Use with caution in Raynaud's disease or poor circulation 
• Avoid in cardiogenic shock or severe peripheral artery disease
• May interact with calcium channel blockers (e.g. Verapamil, Diltiazem), antiarrhythmics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and blood pressure medicines 
•  Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding 
• Avoid alcohol

Common side effects Most side effects are mild and improve as your body adjusts:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness — especially when standing up
• Fatigue and tiredness — very common, particularly at the start
• Cold hands and feet — due to reduced blood flow to extremities
•  Sleep disturbances, vivid dreams, or nightmares
• Nausea, stomach upset, or diarrhoea
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
•  Low mood or mild depression — in some patients with long-term use

Serious side effects — seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Wheezing, breathlessness, or chest tightness — signs of bronchospasm
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Severe dizziness or fainting
•  Significant mood changes or depression
•  Signs of heart failure — sudden weight gain, swollen ankles, breathlessness at rest

Who is this for? Propranolol 40mg is commonly prescribed for:

•  Adults with high blood pressure or heart rhythm problems
•  People experiencing anxiety — both situational and ongoing
•  Migraine sufferers needing daily preventative treatment
• Patients with essential tremor affecting daily life
• Those with overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• Professionals, performers, and students managing performance anxiety
• Post-heart attack patients on long-term cardiovascular protection

Storage Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep in the original packaging. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.